Dinner for Two Red Curry Poached Salmon
Dinner for Two Red Curry Poached Salmon is a vibrant dish that combines succulent salmon fillets with a fragrant red curry sauce, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Ready in under 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe transports your taste buds to Southeast Asia with its rich coconut milk and aromatic spices. Perfect for a romantic dinner or special occasion, this meal promises to impress without keeping you in the kitchen for hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Ingredients
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- 2 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tbsp red curry paste
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients: cilantro and green onions.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut milk and red curry paste. Stir until smooth, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add lime juice to the sauce, stirring well.
- Carefully place salmon fillets in the sauce, cover, and cook on low heat for about 6-8 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from heat; garnish with cilantro and sliced green onions. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute salmon with firm tofu. Add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra nutrition. Ensure salmon is properly thawed if using frozen fillets for the best texture.