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Coconut Curry Salmon

Savor the Flavor of Coconut Curry Salmon Bliss

Enjoy a quick and healthy Coconut Curry Salmon packed with flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Seafood
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 fillets
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon

  • 4 fillets Salmon Fresh, skin-on for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For searing
  • Salt To taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper To taste

For the Sauce

  • 1 Onion Finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger Grated
  • 2 tablespoons Red curry paste
  • 1 can Coconut milk 14 oz
  • 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar

For the Veggies

  • 1 Red bell pepper Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Sugar snap peas
  • Fresh cilantro Chopped, for garnish

For Serving

  • Lime wedges For garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, and let them rest.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  • Sauté chopped onion in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 more minute.
  • Mix in the red curry paste, cooking for 1 minute.
  • Pour in coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add bell pepper and sugar snap peas, cooking for 4-5 minutes until tender.
  • Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over top, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in lime juice and half of cilantro. Adjust seasoning as desired.
  • Serve over rice, garnished with remaining cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients and adjust seasoning to preference for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword Coconut Curry Salmon, Flavorful Fish, gluten-free, Healthy Salmon, quick dinner
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