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    Home » Seafood » Salmon Coconut Milk Curry

    Published: Jun 11, 2021 · Modified: Dec 14, 2021 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Salmon Coconut Milk Curry

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    This Thai salmon coconut milk curry is packed full of flavour, a hearty 20-minute dinner that does not compromise on flavour. Pan-fried salmon simmered in a creamy Thai red coconut curry. It is about to be a staple at yours.

    Salmon coconut milk curry recipe

    This is a salmon curry recipe you should keep in your repertoire. It is creamy, delicious, and packed full of flavor. This is great comfort food you can eat any time of the year. A quick 15 minutes dinner is perfect for any weeknight including date night. This is your go-to recipe plug if you love Thai food.

    You don’t even have to do much with this recipe as the Thai curry paste is store-bought. Oh yes, we are allowed to do that especially since you only need about 1 tablespoon for the curry sauce.

    four salmon fillets in a pan of creamy coconut curry garnished with fresh chillies and parsley.

    Who does not love a quick last-minute dinner that is…

    • Quick and easy (obviously, this is why it is a last-minute dinner)
    • Requires minimal prep
    • Fresh and packed full of flavour
    • Better than a takeout and healthier because it is homemade
    • It is dairy-free and can easily be customised to taste. the curry is milk in taste but if you like some heat in your food then you add as much as your heart can take.
    • Can be made vegan or vegetarian by swapping out the fish for vegetables of choice.
    a close shot of a pan of salmon curry.

    Ingredients for Thai salmon curry

    Salmon fillets

    Coconut milk

    Red thai curry paste: I used store bought, you can use any brand you like but I used blue dragon curry paste for today’s recipe. If you are reading from USA, then you may want to try Thai kitchen red curry paste.

    Garlic

    Ginger

    Lemon grass: I used dried lemongrass for this recipe, substitute with fresh one.

    Soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce: I used both ingredients to substitute for fish sauce since I didn’t have any on hand.

    Salt and pepper to season the salmon

    Fresh chili

    Parsley

    Lime juice and lime zest

    ingredients.

    How to make salmon coconut milk curry

    Start by prepping the ingredients, you are best having everything you need for this recipe within arm’s length, especially the aromatics. Pat the salmon dry with a kitchen paper towel and season with salt and pepper.

    Heat up vegetable oil on medium-high heat, carefully add the salmon to the hot oil, skin side down and sear for about 3 minutes untouched. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes, carefully remove the salmon from the pan and transfer to a plate. Remove some excess oil from the pan if need be.

    The process shot of pan frying salmon.

    Reduce the heat, add chopped ginger and garlic and cook for about 30 seconds to release the flavour. Do keep an eye so it doesn’t burn

    Add brown sugar and lemongrass and cook for another 30 seconds, followed by the red curry paste, stir into the aromatics for about a minute or two.

    Pour the coconut milk, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce into the pan and stir until combined. Reduce the heat to low-medium heat and simmer the curry for about 5 minutes or until it slightly thickens. add chopped chili peppers, lemon zest, lime juice, stir to combine, and cook for an additional minute.

    Return the pan-seared salmon into the sauce and leave to simmer for about 2 minutes. take it off the heat and serve with boiled rice garnished with fresh parsley, lime wedge, and more chili pepper.

    the process shot of cooking Thai curry salmon.

    Can I make this ahead

    Yes, you can make this Thai curry ahead of time for up to 3 days. I mostly make the curry sauce ahead and pan fry the fish when on the day it is needed in the week.

    Can I make it vegetarian?

    If you are vegetarian and would still like to try this recipe then you can substitute the salmon with veggies like mushrooms, zucchini, sweet potato, tofu (season before you cook) and many more.

    Storage instructions

    This curry tastes amazing the next day and can be eaten cold at a room temperature.

    In the fridge: make sure it cooled completely before transferring into an airtight bowl or Ziploc bags. It will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    In the freezer: in other to retain freshness for the curry, do not store in the freezer longer than 1 month.

    a bowl of fish curry with rice and broccoli with a fork.

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    You will love these recipes if you need to throw together a quick meal. These recipes are great for when time is of the essence.

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    the overhead shot of a salmon curry bowl.

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    an overhead shot of salmon curry in a pan.

    Salmon Coconut Milk Curry

    Ajoke
    This Thai salmon coconut milk curry is packed full of flavour, a hearty 20 minute dinner that does not compromise on flavour. Seve with boiled rice and veggies.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Asian
    Servings 4
    Calories 448 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 Salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless) about 125g each
    • 400 g coconut milk
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil sub with any other flavourless oil of choice
    • 1½ tablespoon red thai curry paste
    • 2 large garlic cloves minced
    • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
    • ½ tablespoon lemon grass I used dried lemongrass for this recipe substitute with fresh one.
    • 1 tablespoon each of soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce I used both ingredients to substitute for (1 tbsp) fish sauce since I didn’t have any on hand.
    • Salt and pepper to season the salmon
    • 2 fresh chilies
    • Parsley to serve
    • 1 Lime juice and lime zest

    Instructions
     

    • Pat the salmon dry with a kitchen paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
    • Heat up vegetable oil on medium high heat, carefully add the salmon to the hot oil, skin side down and sear for about 3 minutes untouched. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes, carefully remove the salmon and transfer to a plate. Remove some excess oil from the pan if need be
    • Reduce the heat of the stove and add chopped ginger and garlic and cook for about 30 seconds to release the flavours of the aromatics. Do keep an eye so it doesn’t burn
      Add brown sugar and lemongrass and cook for another 30 seconds, followed by the red curry paste, stir into the aromatics for about a minute or two.
    • Pour the coconut milk into the pan, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce into the pan and stir until combined. Reduce the heat to low-medium heat and simmer the curry for about 5 minutes or until it slightly thickens. Taste and adjust seasoning to preference, add chopped fresh chili peppers, lemon zest, lime juice, stir to combine and cook for an additional minute.
    • Return the pan seared salmon into the sauce and leave to simmer for about 2 minutes. take it off the heat and serve with boiled rice garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro, lime wedge and more chili pepper.

    Notes

    I did not add additional salt to this recipe apart from the one I seasoned the fish with. Please taste and adjust seasoning to preference, personally, the salt from the soy sauce was enough seasoning for the curry.
    Curry paste brand: I used store-bought, you can use any brand you like but I used blue dragon curry brand for thisrecipe. If you are reading from the USA, then you may want to try Thai kitchen red curry paste.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 448kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 36gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 1058mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 954IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 5mg

    Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

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    1. Tracy Wilson says

      January 19, 2023 at 9:46 pm

      5 stars
      This salmon dish was outstanding! I served it over rice and steamed broccoli and topped it with cilantro and a little bit of shredded red cabbage. I doubled the recipe and plan on doing it again for a large group next month! Yum!

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        January 20, 2023 at 1:00 pm

        Yay happy days! Thanks for the fantastic feedback, Tracy. I am glad you enjoyed it and would be making it again soon.

        Reply
    2. Mike says

      November 10, 2022 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Ajoke. I tried your recipe for dinner last night and My Thai food loving wife and I were totally impressed. I did use palm sugar instead of brown and I used fish sauce as well as green curry paste. This is what I will serve the next time our spice loving friends are over. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        November 11, 2022 at 11:09 pm

        I am doing my happy dance, thank you for the feedback and tips.

        Reply
    3. Joey says

      December 10, 2021 at 2:41 pm

      5 stars
      How much brown sugar? It isn't in the recipe.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        December 14, 2021 at 2:21 pm

        I used 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar, the recipe is now updated accordingly. Thanks

        Reply

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