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Salmon Coconut Curry

Salmon Coconut Curry
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Experience the warm embrace of comfort food with this Salmon Coconut Curry, a delightful blend of tender salmon and aromatic Thai spices. This easy recipe brings together fresh vegetables and a creamy coconut milk sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner. In just 35 minutes, you can create a vibrant dish that’s both nutritious and incredibly satisfying. The combination of flavors will have your family asking for seconds, transforming this dish into a staple in your meal rotation.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh salmon
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 heaping tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
  • 1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup matchstick-cut carrots
  • 1 heaping cup chopped broccolini
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons torn fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Cut salmon into four equal pieces, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; add salmon skin-side down and cook for about five minutes until crispy. Flip and cook for another two to three minutes.
  3. Remove salmon and set aside. Sauté onion in the remaining oil until lightly browned; add garlic and curry paste until fragrant.
  4. Stir in optional fish sauce, coconut milk, brown sugar, carrots, and broccolini; let bubble gently for five minutes.
  5. Add lime juice and return the salmon to the pan, warming through for a couple of minutes.
  6. Garnish with basil and cilantro before serving.

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