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Coconut Curry Salmon

Coconut Curry Salmon

This easy Coconut Curry Salmon recipe is a flavorful Thai dish served with jasmine rice, perfect for a hearty dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets salmon (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil or coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch piece ginger, minced
  • 1-2 green chilies sliced (adjust for spice)
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste or more, to taste
  • 1 can coconut milk (14 oz)
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce optional
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • to taste fresh cilantro for garnish
  • lime wedges for serving
  • 1.5 cups jasmine rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice optional

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large skillet or deep frying pan with a lid
  • Good knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain well.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt, and bring to a boil.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, and sliced green chilies, cooking for about a minute.
  5. Add red curry paste to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until the flavors bloom.
  6. Slowly pour in the coconut milk, stirring until combined, and let it come to a gentle simmer.
  7. Nestle the salmon fillets into the sauce, spooning some sauce over each one, then cover the skillet.
  8. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, then adjust the seasoning to taste.
  9. Remove the rice from heat, let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and stir in lime juice if desired.
  10. Serve the rice topped with salmon and generous ladles of the sauce, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Feel free to swap salmon for firm tofu or large shrimp. Different curry pastes can be used for varied flavor profiles.
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