Steamed Salmon Parcels
Steamed salmon parcels combine fresh salmon fillets marinated in lime, salt and turmeric with fluffy basmati rice and a fragrant coconut-ginger-coriander spice paste. Steamed gently in the Varoma of your Thermomix TM7, the fish stays wonderfully succulent while the rice cooks below, making an elegant yet simple main course.
About this recipe
Steamed salmon parcels Thermomix TM7 bring a restaurant-quality Asian-inspired main course to your own kitchen with surprisingly little effort. If you have been searching for steamed salmon recipes that deliver flaky, buttery fish every time, this all-in-one kitchen machine method is the answer. The salmon fillets are rubbed with a vibrant marinade of lime juice, sea salt and turmeric, while the TM7 blends fresh root ginger, desiccated coconut and coriander leaves into a fragrant spice paste in seconds. As the basmati rice cooks in the mixing bowl, the Varoma gently steams the marinated salmon parcels above, so everything is ready at the same moment with only one appliance to wash up. This makes the recipe a fantastic quick weeknight dinner, yet the delicate texture and zesty, gently spiced flavours are impressive enough for a festive weekend menu with guests.
Preparation tips
- Pat the salmon fillets dry before rubbing them with the lime, salt and turmeric marinade so the flavours adhere better and the fish steams evenly rather than becoming watery inside the parcels.
- Cut large pieces of baking paper or foil slightly larger than the fillets so you can fold the salmon parcels tightly, keeping the aromatic ginger and coconut juices sealed in during steaming in the Varoma.
- If fresh coriander is unavailable, replace it with flat-leaf parsley and add a few extra strips of lime zest to the spice paste; children usually prefer a milder paste with less ginger.
- Check the salmon parcels towards the end of steaming in the Varoma; the fish should flake easily at the thickest point while still looking slightly translucent in the centre for a juicy result.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free and gluten-free by nature: simply confirm your desiccated coconut and spices are certified gluten-free, and serve the salmon parcels with pure basmati rice for an allergy-friendly dinner.
- Festive variation: swap the salmon for sea bass fillets and add finely sliced lemongrass and red chilli to the coconut-ginger paste for a celebratory version that looks stunning opened at the table.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The Varoma steams the marinated salmon parcels gently while the basmati rice cooks below, keeping the fish succulent and flaky. [Multi-Function]
- Your TM7 blends the fresh root ginger, desiccated coconut and coriander into a fragrant spice paste in seconds without a chopping board. [Multi-Function]
- Weigh the basmati rice and water directly in the mixing bowl with the built-in scale, ensuring an ideal fluffy grain every time. [Time Savings]
- The Thermomix heats the rice water with precise temperature control, so nothing boils over or sticks while the salmon steams above. [Precision Control]
- Chopping the fresh coriander leaves in the bowl takes mere moments, releasing their citrusy aroma evenly through the coconut paste. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- lime juice
- fine sea salt
- ground turmeric
- fresh salmon fillets
- desiccated coconut
- fresh root ginger
- fresh coriander leaves
- fresh green chillies
- garlic cloves
- cumin seeds