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Bowls of red curry salmon with sprinkles of sesame seeds.
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4.43 from 26 votes

Red Curry Salmon and Vegetables

Rich and creamy comfort food, Thai curry never fails to satisfy! This red curry with salmon is a unique spin and so easy to make!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: coconut curry salmon, dairy free, gluten free, healthy dinner recipe, paleo, red curry salmon, salmon curry recipe, thai curry, thai food, whole30
Servings: 3 to 4 Servings
Calories: 663kcal
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 2 (14-oz) cans full-fat coconut milk divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • 2 large carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper cored and cut into matchsticks
  • 1 large crown broccoli chopped into florets
  • 3 Tbsp red curry paste *
  • 1 Tbsp fish sauce optional
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 (.75 to 1 pound) salmon filet chopped into cubes
  • 5 to 8 fresh basil leaves chopped

Instructions

  • Heat ¼ cup of coconut milk in a Dutch oven or thick-bottomed pot over medium heat and add the garlic and ginger. Sauté, stirring frequently, until very fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the carrots, bell pepper, broccoli, remaining coconut milk, red curry paste, and fish sauce. Stir well to combine. Cover and bring to a full boil. Reduce heat to a gentle bubble, and continue cooking, covered, about 5 minutes.
  • Trim the salmon skin off the salmon filet using a sharp knife, and chop salmon flesh into bite-sized cubes.
  • Add the chopped salmon to the pot with the curry and stir well. Cover and continue cooking for 10 minutes.
  • Remove cover and increase the heat to a full (but controlled) boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until curry has thickened, about another 5 to 10 minutes. Note: If you prefer a thinner curry sauce, add 1/3 to ½ cup of chicken broth (or any broth or stock).
  • Serve the red curry salmon with chopped fresh basil and your choice of steamed rice or cauliflower rice.

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Notes

*Swap out the red curry paste with green curry paste, yellow curry paste, or Panang curry paste if you'd like.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 4 | Calories: 663kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 48g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g