Description
Creamy Thai Salmon Coconut Curry weaves exotic spices with silky coconut milk and perfectly seared salmon. Rich flavors dance across your palate, inviting you to savor this elegant coastal-inspired culinary journey.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh salmon
Aromatics and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
- Salt and black pepper, as needed
Liquids and Vegetables:
- 1 (400 ml) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup julienned carrots
- 1 cup broccolini, chopped (heaping)
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, torn or chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
- Slice salmon into four equal portions, ensuring uniform cooking. Thoroughly pat dry with paper towel to enhance searing potential, then season comprehensively with salt and black pepper.
- Establish medium-high heat in skillet, incorporating olive oil and butter. When pan reaches optimal temperature, strategically position salmon skin-side down. Allow undisturbed cooking for 5 minutes until natural release occurs. Carefully flip salmon, continuing cooking for additional 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer salmon to separate plate. Retain approximately one tablespoon of cooking oil in pan. Introduce onions, sautéing until delicately golden, approximately 3 minutes. Incorporate garlic and curry paste, briefly toasting to maximize flavor profile.
- Gradually introduce coconut milk, fish sauce, and subtle sugar, thoroughly integrating ingredients. Incorporate carrots and broccolini, allowing gentle simmering for roughly 5 minutes.
- Infuse lime juice into sauce, then methodically reintroduce salmon to pan. Warm salmon through for 2 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped basil and cilantro. Serve immediately alongside rice or noodles.
Notes
- Keep the salmon skin-side down in the skillet to create a crispy, golden exterior that locks in moisture and adds incredible texture.
- Choose a high-quality curry paste for deeper, more authentic flavor profiles that elevate the entire dish.
- Swap salmon for tofu or chicken to accommodate different protein preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Pat salmon dry before seasoning to ensure perfect searing and prevent steaming instead of browning the fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg