Recipe: 30-Minute Green Curry Braised Salmon
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
skin and pin bones removed, about 6 ounces each
- 1 can unsweetened coconut milk
13.5-ounce
- 1/4 cup Thai green curry paste
- 1 tablespoons packed golden or light brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
preferably Vietnamese nuoc mam
- 2 cups snow peas
stem ends trimmed and strings removed
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 scallions
including green tops, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
- 1
Remove the salmon from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
- 2
Open the can of coconut milk without first shaking it. Spoon out the thick cream that has separated and risen to the top. Set the cream aside in a small bowl. Pour off the remaining thin coconut milk and reserve it separately.
- 3
In a large sauté pan, warm the coconut cream over medium-low heat. Add the curry paste and whisk until the mixture is smooth and comes to a simmer. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Add the thin coconut milk, water, and fish sauce and bring to a simmer, stirring once or twice.
- 4
Add the salmon fillets in a single layer, turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Flip the salmon, cover again, and cook for 2 minutes longer. Scatter the snow peas around the salmon, submerging them in the liquid, cover the pan, and cook until the snow peas are bright green and the salmon is cooked through, about 2 minutes longer. Remove the pan from the heat.
- 5
Transfer the salmon to warmed dinner plates or shallow pasta bowls. Stir the lime juice, green onions, and cilantro into the curry sauce. Spoon the curry sauce and snow peas around the fillets, dividing the sauce and peas evenly. Serve immediately.
Recipe: 30-Minute Green Curry Braised Salmon
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About this Recipe
Craving a vibrant, restaurant-quality meal that comes together in a flash? This 30-Minute Green Curry Braised Salmon delivers an explosion of authentic Thai-inspired flavors, perfect for a busy weeknight yet impressive enough for company. You'll love how quickly this dish transforms simple ingredients into something truly special.
The brilliance of this recipe lies in its elegant simplicity and lightning-fast cooking method. By gently braising the salmon fillets in a rich, aromatic green curry sauce, they emerge incredibly tender and flaky, infused with complex flavors. The "30-Minute" promise isn't just a marketing gimmick—it’s a testament to smart cooking that minimizes time without compromising on depth or satisfaction.
Prepare for a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite. You'll find beautifully flaky salmon that melts in your mouth, swimming in a rich, aromatic, and creamy green curry sauce. This sauce strikes a perfect balance between spicy heat, savory depth from fish sauce, and a touch of sweetness from golden or light brown sugar, all brightened by a hint of tang from lime. Crisp-tender snow peas add a delightful textural contrast and a fresh green note, while fresh scallions and cilantro provide a vibrant burst of herbaceous freshness that elevates the entire dish. It’s an aromatic journey that feels both comforting and exotic, hitting all the right notes.
You can easily adjust the spice level to your personal preference by using more or less green curry paste. For an extra bright and zesty finish, feel free to add a bit more freshly squeezed lime juice just before serving. Similarly, the amount of golden or light brown sugar can be subtly tweaked to balance the sweetness against the savory and spicy notes.
This Green Curry Braised Salmon is wonderfully versatile, perfect for a quick family dinner or a relaxed gathering with friends. Serve it alongside steamed jasmine rice to soak up every last drop of the incredible sauce, creating a truly satisfying and complete meal.