Salmon with Curried Cabbage
Submitted by yopi1960
Salmon cubes steamed over curried cabbage in a fast microwave method that keeps the fish silky and infuses the greens with warm curry flavor. A low-effort, high-reward weeknight dinner.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
20 minREADY
40 minThis microwave salmon dish is sneaky good. Cubes of fish steam right on top of curry-butter cabbage, and everything comes together in under 15 minutes of cook time.
The technique here is smart: butter and curry powder coat the shredded cabbage first, building a fragrant bed that softens in the microwave while releasing steam. The salmon goes on top of that mound, so it cooks gently in the curry-scented vapor rather than direct heat. The result is fish that stays tender and flaky, not dried out. A squeeze of lemon at the end ties the richness of the butter to the warmth of the curry.
Don’t let the microwave method fool you. This is a real dinner, not a shortcut that tastes like one.
Chef Tips
- Cut the salmon into even cubes so everything cooks at the same rate. Uneven pieces mean some will be overdone while others are still raw in the center.
- Slice the cabbage thin. Thick shreds won’t soften enough in the short cook time and you’ll end up with crunchy bits.
- Let it rest covered for the full 3 minutes after cooking. That carryover time finishes the salmon gently.
- Use a good-quality curry powder here since it’s one of very few seasonings in the dish.
Variations
- Try this with cod or halibut for a milder fish option.
- Add a splash of coconut milk to the cabbage for a creamier, Thai-leaning version.
- Toss in sliced bell peppers with the cabbage for extra color and sweetness.
Ingredients
Directions
Heat butter in a 2 quart souffle dish, uncovered, at 100% for 2 minutes. Add curry powder, onions, and cabbage and stir to coat.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap and cook at 100% for 4 minutes. Remove from oven and stir.
Mound cabbage mixture in center of dish and arrange salmon. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and lemon juice over all. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and cook at 100% for 8 minutes.
Remove from oven. Uncover and stir. Re-cover dish and let stand for 3 minutes before serving.
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