Stranger Foods

Coconut curry salmon

Serves 4 | Prep 5 mins | Cook 25 mins

An easy pan fried salmon that simmers in an unbelievable coconut curry for the easiest weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Metric

Imperial

x0.5

°C

°F

Show amounts inline

Season salmon with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add salmon, skin side down and cook until golden, about per side. Remove from skillet and place on a plate.
Return skillet over medium heat and add shallots. Cook until golden and soft, . Add curry paste, garlic, and ginger and cook until paste is darkened and fragrant, . Reduce heat slightly and slowly whisk in coconut milk, then add sriracha and fish sauce and bring to a simmer. Return salmon to skillet and let simmer until flakes easily with a fork and internal temperature reaches 62°C, about depending on thickness of salmon. Spoon sauce over salmon and stir sauce occasionally. Add more sriracha or fish sauce to taste.
Spoon sauce over salmon and serve with rice, limes, and topped with cilantro.