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.
Last Step:
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๐ฅฅ Full-fat coconut milk essential rich creamy sauce.
๐ฅ Pat salmon dry hot pan lets release naturally.
๐ Fish sauce adds umami depth; soy sub okay.
- 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
