⏱ 35 min total

Coconut-Curry Salmon and Basmati Rice

Name: Coconut-Curry Salmon and Basmati Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ cup Brown rice; ¼ tbsp Brown sugar; ½ tsp Lime juice; ½ tsp Curry paste; ⁷⁄₁₆ cup Coconut milk; 4 oz Atlantic salmon; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt; ¼ tbsp Cilantro

Per 1 serving · 266 g · 8 ingredients

Calories

614

31%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
29g
19% of calories
Carbs
42g
27% of calories
Fat
38g
55% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Coconut-Curry Salmon and Basmati Rice (266 g) has 614 calories, with 29 g of protein, 42 g of carbohydrates and 38 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (55% of calories). It is high in protein (58% DV), Vitamin E (29% DV) and thiamine (38% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 112% and 21% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

230cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

4.7g

Net carbs

40g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.8g

2.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein58%
Vitamin E29%
Thiamine38%
Niacin80%
Vitamin B676%
Vitamin B12152%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Riboflavin (B2)18%
Folate (B9)13%
Potassium16%
Zinc18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat112%
Cholesterol21%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 25 min

1
Prepare the brown rice according to the package instructions.
2
In a large skillet, combine the brown sugar, lime juice, curry paste, and coconut milk. Stir well to combine.
3
Add the salmon to the skillet. Simmer over medium-high heat, cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 9 minutes, turning once after 5 minutes. Remove the fish and sprinkle with salt and cilantro.
4
Bring the remaining sauce in the skillet to a boil, then reduce until it measures about 1/2 cup (for original 4 serving recipe).
5
Serve the sauce over the rice and salmon.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (266 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	1 μg	0%
Vitamin C	7 mg	8%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	4 mg	29%
Vitamin K	2 μg	2%
Thiamine	0.5 mg	38%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	18%
Niacin	13 mg	80%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	76%
Folate (B9)	53 μg	13%
Vitamin B12	4 μg	152%
Pantothenic acid	3 mg	52%
Choline	112 mg	20%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	44 mg	4%
Iron	4 mg	55%
Potassium	754 mg	16%
Magnesium	144 mg	34%
Phosphorus	524 mg	75%
Zinc	2 mg	18%
Copper	0.4 mg	44%
Manganese	3 mg	109%
Selenium	38 μg	69%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.2 g	—
Alpha carotene	0.1 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	11 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0.5 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	1 g	—
Fluoride	0 μg	—
Fructose	0.1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.1 g	—
Glutamic acid	4 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.1 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	6 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	5 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	3 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	3 g	—
Total omega 6	0.1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 614 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

117min
Walking (3.5 mph)
74min
Cycling (moderate)
51min
Running (6 mph)
86min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Coconut-Curry Salmon and Basmati Rice?

One serving of Coconut-Curry Salmon and Basmati Rice (1 serving) has 614 calories, which works out to 230 calories per 100 g. That is about 31% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Coconut-Curry Salmon and Basmati Rice high in protein?

It provides a solid 29 g of protein per serving (58% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Coconut-Curry Salmon and Basmati Rice keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 40 g of net carbs and 27% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Coconut-Curry Salmon and Basmati Rice?

230 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Coconut-Curry Salmon and Basmati Rice?

2.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (266 g)

Calories614

% Daily Value*

Total fat 38g	48%
Saturated fat 22g	112%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 230mg	10%
Total carbohydrate 42g	15%
Dietary fiber 1.8g	6%
Total sugars 2.6g
Protein 29g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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