Green Curry Salmon Recipes

GREEN CURRY SALMON RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Season the salmon fillets with white pepper and brush with soy sauce. Set aside while you make the sauce.
• In a small saucepan, heat enough coconut or vegetable oil to coat the bottom of the pan. When the oil is shimmering, add the curry paste and stir to break up. (Be careful; the paste may splatter.) Add the lime leaves and continue cooking for a couple of minutes or until the paste is very fragrant.
• Add the coconut milk and stir to distribute the paste in the milk. Simmer the sauce until it has reduced by about a third. Taste and add sugar and fish sauce to balance the flavors if necessary. With the Mae Ploy brand of curry paste, a teaspoon of each enhances the flavor. Cover the pan and keep the sauce warm while you cook the fish. If the sauce becomes too thick or is too spicy for your taste, add a couple more tablespoons of coconut milk.
• To cook the fish, heat a thick coating of oil in a skillet large enough to hold both fillets without crowding. When the oil is shimmering, carefully place the fish in the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish (3 minutes for 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick fillets; 4 minutes for 1-inch). Turn the fish and cook the other side for another 3 to 4 minutes.
• Drizzle with the warm curry sauce and garnish with the bell pepper and basil. Serve with plain or coconut rice. Notes:

EASY SALMON GREEN CURRY (1 POT!)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the shallots, garlic, ginger, and serrano (optional) and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
• Add the sweet potato, cauliflower (or other veggie of choice), and red bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently to soften slightly.
• Add the green curry paste (starting with the lesser amount and using only 2-3 Tbsp if subbing store-bought), water, coconut milk, coconut aminos, maple syrup or honey (optional), and salt (omit if using store-bought curry paste) and stir. Taste the broth - it should be subtly spicy and a little rich, sweet, salty, and bright. Adjust if needed, adding more curry paste for curry flavor, ginger for freshness and zing, coconut aminos for saltiness, serrano for heat, maple syrup for sweetness, or lemon or lime juice for brightness (you'll likely need the lemon/lime if using store-bought curry paste but not if using homemade).
• Cover and simmer until the vegetables are fork tender - about 5-10 minutes. Then stir in the cubed salmon and chopped kale (or collard greens or spinach // optional), reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer gently until just cooked through - about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust once more, adding lemon or lime juice for brightness, maple syrup for sweetness, coconut aminos for depth, or salt to taste.
• Serve warm garnished with freshly chopped basil or cilantro and/or chopped roasted cashews (all optional). It pairs well with rice (brown or white), coconut rice, cauliflower rice, or quinoa.
• Leftovers will keep stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Reheat gently on the stovetop until warmed through.

GREEN CURRY SALMON WITH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Place salmon in an 8-in. square baking dish. Whisk together coconut milk and curry paste; pour over salmon. Bake, uncovered, until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine rice, broth and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes., In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place green beans in basket; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, until beans are crisp-tender, 7-10 minutes. Toss with sesame oil and sesame seeds., Serve salmon with rice, beans and lime wedges. Spoon coconut sauce over the salmon.