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Choo Chee Salmon
Easy homemade Choo Chee curry with pan-seared salmon in a rich, flavorful coconut-based sauce. This Choo Chee salmon recipe is quick to prepare and absolutely delicious. It takes less than 30 minutes from prep to the dinner table.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 1876 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) salmon fillets cut into slices
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 2⁄3 cups (400ml) coconut cream
- 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- ½ cup cilantro finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 red bell pepper julienned
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Heat a skillet with vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the salmon and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Gently flip it using a spatula and cook the other side for an additional 1 minute, or until golden brown and just cooked through. Transfer the salmon to a serving plate and set aside.
- Wipe the skillet and heat it over high heat. Add half of the coconut cream and cook for 1 minute. Then add the red curry paste and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it becomes glossy and fragrant. Add the remaining coconut cream, sugar, fish sauce, half of the cilantro, and lime zest (for an additional citrusy note). Stir well, reduce the heat to medium, and let the sauce simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened.
- Generously coat the salmon fillets with the curry sauce using a spoon, and serve immediately, topped with cilantro and red bell pepper.
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Notes
- Recipe Adapted from Gourmet Traveller, January 2004
- When cooking the curry sauce, I recommend adding 2 to 3 tablespoons of red curry paste first, as every brand has a different level of spiciness. You may taste the sauce and decide if you'd like to add more to make the dish spicier before coating the salmon.
- Use either coconut cream or full-fat unsweetened coconut milk to create a rich and flavorful sauce.
- This recipe simmers the Choo Chee sauce with cilantro and lime zest, imparting a delightful citrusy aroma and flavor. It's an excellent substitute for fresh or dried makrut lime leaves.
- Garnish the dish with a mild and sweet red bell pepper to add a freshness. You may also use hot chili peppers for a spicier taste.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4people
Calories
1876kcal
(94%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
141g
(217%)
Saturated Fat
129g
(645%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
1804mg
(75%)
Potassium
845mg
(24%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
3845IU
(77%)
Vitamin C
53mg
(59%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1876
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 1876kcal | 94% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 141g | 217% |
| Saturated Fat | 129g | 645% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1804mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 845mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3845IU | 77% |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.