Microwave Red Curry Poached Salmon Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small shallot, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, plus more for garnish
• 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeds removed
• 1 small stalk lemongrass, roughly chopped
• 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger
• 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk, well-shaken
• 1 tablespoon red curry paste
• 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
• 4 (4-ounce) skinless salmon filets
• Cooked rice , for serving