Name: Coconut Curry Braised Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 6oz filets of salmon (skin removed); 2 tbsp coconut oil; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 medium shallot, finely chopped; 1 tsp ginger, finely chopped; 1 tsp chopped jalapeno or serrano chili (optional); 3 tbsp red curry paste (I use the brand Thai Kitchen ); 1 tbsp curry powder; 1 can coconut milk; 3 tbsp lime juice; 1-2 tbsp fish sauce; brown rice, cilantro + extra limes for serving

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This quick and easy coconut curry braised salmon comes together in less than 30 minutes! Serve over brown rice with cilantro, lime, and sliced chilis!

Two Bowls of Coconut Curry Braised Salmon

Coconut curry braised salmon is the perfect recipe for nights when you want a meal that’s big on flavor with minimal effort. The salmon cooks quickly, in about ten minutes and is infused with the flavors and spices of the curry sauce. Serve it with brown or white rice, quinoa or even cauliflower rice!

A note about Curry Paste:

I used Thai Kitchen brand curry paste for this recipe. It’s readily available in most grocery stores. Another brand I like is Mae Ploy. That being said whatever brand you use to make sure to check the ingredients and spice levels. Some brands are spicier or saltier than others. Taste as you go and adjust the seasonings as necessary.

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As you can see I used a red curry paste for this recipe but green or yellow works too!

Full fat coconut milk only, I never use the “light” stuff.

This recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes from start to finish making it a perfect weeknight dinner!

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Coconut Curry Braised Salmon

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Course: dinner

Cuisine: Thai

Servings:

Ingredients

2 6oz filets of salmon skin removed
2 tbsp coconut oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
1 tsp ginger, finely chopped
1 tsp chopped jalapeno or serrano chili optional
3 tbsp red curry paste I use the brand Thai Kitchen
1 tbsp curry powder
1 can coconut milk
3 tbsp lime juice
1-2 tbsp fish sauce
brown rice, cilantro + extra limes for serving

Instructions

In a medium sauté pan warm the coconut oil over medium/low heat. Gently sauté the shallot, garlic, ginger, chilis (optional) and curry paste. After 2-3 minutes, when the mixture is fragrant whisk in the coconut milk. Bring the sauce to a simmer, add in the salmon. Cover the pan and simmer on low for about ten minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
Turn off the heat, season the sauce with the lime juice and fish sauce. Serve the salmon and sauce over rice with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and extra sliced chilis.

Notes

Curry Paste:

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