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Red Curry Salmon

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๐ŸŸ๐Ÿฅฅ Creamy Thai red curry salmon simmering tender carrots broccolini โ€“ luxurious 35-min weeknight bliss!
๐ŸŒฟ Omega-3 packed 27g protein anti-inflammatory comfort, fresh herbs elevate flavors effortlessly.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 1 pound fresh salmon, cut into four pieces

– Salt and pepper to taste

– 1 tablespoon olive oil

– 1 tablespoon butter

– 1/2 medium onion, chopped

– 2 cloves garlic, minced

– 2 heaping tablespoons Thai red curry paste

– 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce (optional but recommended)

– 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk

– 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

– 1/2 cup matchstick-cut carrots

– 1 heaping cup chopped broccolini

– 1 teaspoon lime juice

– 2 tablespoons torn or chopped fresh basil

– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1-First step: Pat the salmon pieces dry and season with salt and pepper.

2-Second step: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

3-Third step: Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes.

4-Fourth step: Flip and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes until nearly cooked through. Avoid forcing the fish if it sticks. Let it release naturally.

5-Fifth step: Transfer salmon to a plate and remove skin if desired.

6-Sixth step: Discard excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.

7-Seventh step: Sautรฉ chopped onion for 3 minutes until lightly browned.

8-Eighth step: Add minced garlic and curry paste, stirring for 1 minute.

9-Ninth step: Pour in fish sauce, coconut milk, brown sugar, carrots, and broccolini.

10-Tenth step: Simmer gently for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.

11-Final step: Stir in lime juice, return salmon to the pan, and warm for a few minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then garnish with basil and cilantro before serving.

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Notes

๐Ÿฅฅ Full-fat coconut milk essential rich creamy sauce.
๐Ÿ”ฅ Pat salmon dry hot pan lets release naturally.
๐ŸŸ Fish sauce adds umami depth; soy sub okay.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Simmer
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Gluten Free, Low Carb

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salmon piece with sauce
  • Calories: 458 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 176 mg
  • Fat: 35 g
  • Saturated Fat: 22 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 27 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg