Creamy Coconut Curry Salmon

Dive into a fusion of Thai-inspired flavors with this delightful Creamy Coconut Curry Salmon. Quick to prepare and packed with vibrant, aromatic ingredients, this dish combines perfectly seared salmon with a luscious coconut curry sauce. Ideal for seafood lovers looking for a simple yet exotic meal, it's best served over a bed of jasmine rice to soak up every last drop of deliciousness.

Ingredients

🐟 1 pound salmon cut into 3 fillets
🥥 1 can approximately 13.5 oz / 400ml full-fat coconut milk
🌶️ 2 tablespoons Thai curry paste
🍋 Juice of 1/2 lime
🧈 3 tablespoons butter divided: 1.5 tablespoons for searing salmon, 1.5 tablespoons for the sauce
🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
⚫ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon paprika
🧄 1 to 2 tablespoons minced garlic
🌿 Fresh cilantro for garnish
🌶️ Chili flakes for garnish
🌶️ Chili oil for garnish
🍚 1 cup Cooked White jasmine rice per serving

Instructions

1- Prepare and Season the Salmon:

• Cut the salmon into three fillets.
• Season each fillet generously with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

2- Sear the Salmon:

• Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1.5 tablespoons of butter.
• Once the butter has melted and is bubbling, add the salmon fillets skin-side down.
• Sear each side for about 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.

3- Prepare the Curry Sauce:

• In the same skillet, add the remaining 1.5 tablespoons of butter.
• Sauté the minced garlic on medium-low heat, stirring frequently.
• Add the Thai curry paste and mix with the garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds to release flavors.

4- Combine and Cook:

• Pour in the coconut milk, stirring to combine with the garlic and curry paste mixture.
• Squeeze in the juice of half a lime and stir.
• Let the sauce simmer for about 2 minutes to thicken.

5- Finish the Dish:

• Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Return the seared salmon fillets to the skillet, submerging them slightly into the sauce.
• Allow the salmon to heat through and soak up the flavors.

6- Garnish and Serve:

• Garnish with fresh cilantro, a sprinkle of chili flakes, and a drizzle of chili oil.
• Serve immediately over a bed of cooked white jasmine rice.

Prep Time: Approximately 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 3

Calories: 760
Protein: 34g
Fat: 52g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 1g

Equipment:

• Wooden cutting board
• Chef’s knife
• Non-stick skillet (wide and black)
• Metal slotted spatula
• Small metal spoon
• Wooden spoon or black silicone ladle
• Rice cooker
• White plastic rice paddle
• Green ceramic serving bowl

Calories per Serving: Recipe analysis required
Proteins, Fats, Carbohydrates per Serving: Recipe analysis required

Cooking Tips:

• Ensure not to burn the garlic by keeping the heat on medium-low.
• Allowing the curry paste to release its oils enhances the depth of flavor.
• For extra heat, add more chili flakes as desired.

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Creamy Coconut Curry Salmon