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Thai Poached Salmon Recipe

Dive into a taste of Thailand with this incredibly quick and flavorful Thai Poached Salmon recipe! In just 15 minutes, you'll transform a simple salmon fillet into a luxurious, fragrant meal. This recipe expertly balances the creamy richness of coconut milk with the aromatic heat of Thai curry paste, creating a dish that's both satisfying and surprisingly easy to make. Impress your friends and family with this restaurant-quality meal – ready in a flash!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 880 kcal
Protein 146g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Thai Poached Salmon

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How to Make Thai Poached Salmon

  1. Cook 1 cup of rice according to package directions.
  2. While rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of green Thai curry paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Gradually whisk in 1 (13.5-ounce) can of full-fat coconut milk. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Carefully add 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets to the pan. Cover and simmer for 7-8 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Flip the salmon halfway through.
  6. Meanwhile, bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 cup of trimmed green beans and blanch for 2-3 minutes, until tender-crisp.
  7. Drain the green beans and divide them between two serving plates.
  8. Stir 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro into the coconut milk sauce.
  9. Top the green beans with the cooked salmon fillets, spooning the sauce generously over the fish and beans.
  10. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve immediately with the cooked rice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

111g

Carbs

22g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion For 1 Or 2 Main Dish Rice Seafood Asian Thai Easy Dinner Party Kid Friendly Romantic Salmon Fish Dietary Spicy Pasta Rice And Grains Long Grain Rice Saltwater Fish Taste Mood Savory Number Of Servings Presentation Served Hot