Easy 1-Pan Salmon Red Curry

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    2 (Servings)

  • Calories

    461 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Thai

Easy 1-Pan Salmon Red Curry

A 1-pan dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes! A quick red curry coconut sauce coats tender red bell pepper, wild caught salmon, and greens! Light, satisfying, and incredibly flavorful.

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Ingredients

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SALMON

  • 2 4-6 oz. salmon filets (skinless, wild caught whenever possible)
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 tsp Coconut aminos  (sub tamari if not soy-free)
  • 1 tsp Chili garlic sauce (we like Huy Fong foods brand)

CURRY

  • 1 Tbsp avocado or coconut oil (or sub water, adding more as needed as it evaporates)
  • 2/3 cup thinly sliced shallot
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1/2 - 1 small Serrano pepper (reduce for less heat, increase for more heat)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 ½ Tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, seeds removed and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 healthy pinch sea salt
  • 1 14-oz can light coconut milk
  • 1-2 tsp Coconut aminos 
  • 1-2 tsp maple syrup
  • 2 cups chopped kale or other green of choice (optional)

FOR SERVING optional

  • Brown rice, white rice, or cauliflower rice
  • Cilantro / Basil
  • Lime wedges
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Instructions

  1. First, prep salmon. Ideally, the skin is removed. If not, it can be removed later. Top with salt, coconut aminos, and chili garlic sauce to briefly marinate. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large rimmed skillet or pot over medium heat. Once hot, add oil or water. Then add shallot, ginger, and serrano pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Next add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes more, stirring frequently, lowering the heat if it begins to burn.
  3. Add red curry paste and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently (turn down heat if browning or burning). Then add red bell pepper and a pinch of salt and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add coconut milk and stir to combine. Then bring to a low simmer over medium heat. Cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add coconut aminos and maple syrup, starting with the lesser amount and working your way up to taste. Taste curry and adjust flavor as needed, adding more salt to taste, coconut aminos for depth of flavor / umami, maple syrup for balance / sweetness, or curry paste for more intense curry flavor.
  5. Once you have the curry to your liking, add the salmon (see note below for separate pan/crispier skin option). Cover and cook through (~5 minutes).
  6. NOTE: If your salmon has the skin on, add the salmon skin side down. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes, then carefully flip, peel off skin, and cook through. If you have trouble peeling the skin off, continue cooking; it should peel off once cooked through. For a third cooking option, see notes below.
  7. In the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, add the kale, cover, and cook until wilted. Serve as is, or with rice of choice, lime juice, and fresh herbs such as cilantro.
  8. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and reheat on the stovetop or microwave. Not freezer friendly if salmon has been added (as it doesn’t reheat well).

Notes

  • *Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with 4 ounce filets, the lesser end of the ranges for serrano, coconut aminos, and maple syrup, and without optional ingredients.*If you’d prefer crispier salmon, cook in a separate pan in a bit of oil over medium heat, flipping once to ensure it cooks evenly. To serve, add the salmon to a serving plate along with curry and desired sides / garnishes.
  • *Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with 4 ounce filets, the lesser end of the ranges for serrano, coconut aminos, and maple syrup, and without optional ingredients.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 461 (23%) Carbohydrates 36.5g (12%) Protein 27.8g (56%) Fat 23.6g (36%) Saturated Fat 9.6g (48%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.14g Monounsaturated Fat 4.85g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 1408mg (59%) Potassium 631mg (18%) Fiber 5.7g (23%) Sugar 18.1g (36%) Vitamin A 6455IU (129%) Vitamin C 87.07mg (97%) Calcium 91.85mg (9%) Iron 2.31mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2(Servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 461 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 461 23%
Carbohydrates 36.5g 12%
Protein 27.8g 56%
Fat 23.6g 36%
Saturated Fat 9.6g 48%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.14g 7%
Monounsaturated Fat 4.85g 24%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 1408mg 59%
Potassium 631mg 13%
Fiber 5.7g 23%
Sugar 18.1g 36%
Vitamin A 6455IU 129%
Vitamin C 87.07mg 97%
Calcium 91.85mg 9%
Iron 2.31mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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