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Thai Salmon Curry Recipe

Craving a flavorful and healthy dinner? This Thai Salmon Curry recipe is your answer! Forget the usual teriyaki – this vibrant dish bursts with the exotic tastes of Thailand, combining succulent salmon with creamy coconut milk, fragrant spices, and a hint of heat. Perfect for a weeknight meal, it's surprisingly quick and easy (the hardest part is steaming the rice!). Plus, it's a fantastic way to use up fresh herbs and chilies from your garden. Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 1264.5 kcal
Protein 125g
Rating 4.1 (17 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Thai Salmon Curry

  • 1 1/2 lbs. fresh salmon fillets
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Thai green curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1-2 Thai bird chilies, minced (optional, for garnish)
  • steamed jasmine rice, for serving

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How to Make Thai Salmon Curry

  1. Remove the skin from the salmon fillets and cut the fish into 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a large sauté pan, combine 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons Thai green curry paste, and 1 tablespoon lime juice.
  3. Whisk the coconut milk mixture until smooth.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Add the salmon cubes.
  5. Gently cook the salmon for 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through, turning occasionally.
  6. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with minced Thai bird chilies (use sparingly, as these are very hot!), if desired.
  8. Serve the curry over steamed jasmine rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

47 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

135g

Carbs

54g

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Curries 30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion Main Dish Seafood Asian Thai Salmon Fish Spicy Saltwater Fish Taste Mood