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Salmon Coconut Curry

Salmon Coconut Curry: A Flavorful Thai Delight in Minutes

Salmon Coconut Curry is a delightful fusion of flavors, combining rich coconut and spicy Thai red curry for a quick, family-friendly meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Curry
  • 4 pieces Fresh salmon Cut into equal pieces
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Can substitute with coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Can substitute with vegan butter
  • 0.5 medium Onion Chopped; yellow or red onion works
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 heaping tablespoons Thai Red Curry Paste Adjust for heat
  • 0.5 teaspoon Fish Sauce Optional; soy sauce as alternative
  • 1 can Coconut Milk 13.5 ounces, full-fat
  • 0.5 teaspoon Brown Sugar Can substitute with honey
For the Vegetables
  • 0.5 cup Carrots Matchstick cut
  • 1 heaping cup Broccolini Chopped; can use regular broccoli
For Garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Juice Fresh lime juice is best
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Basil Torn or chopped; Thai basil preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro Chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Cut salmon into 4 equal pieces, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until melted.
  3. Cook salmon skin-side down for about 5 minutes until crispy, then flip and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Sauté chopped onions in the same skillet for about 3 minutes, then add minced garlic and red curry paste, cooking for 1 additional minute.
  5. Mix in fish sauce (if using), coconut milk, brown sugar, carrots, and broccolini. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in fresh lime juice and return the salmon to the skillet to warm through.
  7. Taste the curry and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with basil and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For a complete meal, serve over jasmine rice or noodles. This dish is versatile and can use leftover vegetables.

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