Best 8 Thai Red Curry Coconut Sauce For Salmon Recipes

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Thai red curry coconut sauce is a flavorful and versatile sauce that can be used to cook a variety of dishes, including salmon. The sauce is made with a blend of red curry paste, coconut milk, and other spices, and it has a rich, creamy texture and a slightly spicy flavor. The delicate flavor of salmon pairs well with the bold flavors of the sauce, and the fish cooks quickly and easily in the sauce. Thai red curry coconut sauce for salmon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK THAI SALMON RED CURRY RECIPE



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Quick Thai Salmon Red Curry is the perfect weeknight meal since it's full of flavor and takes less than 30 minutes! Can it get more delicious?? Salmon, kale, Thai red curry paste, and coconut milk! Such a heartwarming treat to get you through your week! SO good!

Provided by Sherri Pengjad

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
1 can coconut milk, try not to shake it so the coconut cream on top stays separated
1/2 cup water
2-3 tsp. fish sauce, to taste
1-2 tsp brown sugar sugar, to taste
1.5 lb salmon filets
2 cups fresh kale leaves
4 fresh kaffir lime leaves, cut into thin strips (optional)
1 Thai chile, cut into long, thin strips (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine a couple tablespoons of cooking oil of choice, Thai red curry paste and the coconut cream, (when you open your can of coconut milk, it should be the first thick layer you see) in your wok over medium high heat.
  • Once the paste is fragrant, stir in the coconut milk, water, fish sauce and sugar, and add the salmon in a single layer.
  • Cook covered for 2-4 minutes, depending on thickness, on medium-low, until it's flaky.
  • If using, add the chile, and flip the salmon over, and cook the other side a few minutes until flaky too.
  • Stir in the kale until wilted, should only take a minute or two.
  • Then sprinkle kaffir lime leaves and red chile on top, and serve with jasmine rice.
  • Enjoy!

SALMON IN THAI RED CURRY SAUCE



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Provided by Victor

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 oz salmon fillet (skinless; cut into four 6-oz pieces)
4 cups cooked jasmine rice
2 Tbsp coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
1 Tbsp Thai red curry paste (plus more to taste (see notes))
¼ cup coconut cream
1 cup coconut milk
1 Tbsp fish sauce (plus more to taste)
1 tsp brown sugar (packed)
1 red Thai long chile (fresh; sliced on the diagonal and seeded; or halved, seeded then cut into long slivers)
2 kaffir lime leaves (fresh; cut lengthwise into very thin strips (optional but highly recommended))

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan, combine the oil, curry paste, and coconut cream over medium-high heat and fry until the mixture is fragrant and the coconut fat separates, about 2 minutes.
  • Next, stir in the coconut milk, fish sauce, and sugar, and continue cooking until the curry sauce has thickened a little, about 1-2 minutes. While the curry sauce is cooking, taste for the spiciness and the saltiness. Add more curry paste and fish sauce, if desired.
  • Add the fish fillets to the pan in a single layer, leaving space between them. Drizzle with the sauce. Turn down the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 2 minutes. Flip the fish and continue simmering, covered, for another 2 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and easily separates with a fork (internal temperature at least 140F).
  • Carefully remove the salmon from the pan and plate, over a bed of rice. Drizzle with the curry sauce from the pan. If the curry sauce becomes too thin due to water leaving the fish, simmer it for a few minutes to thicken a little.
  • Garnish with the sliced red Thai chiles, lime leaf strips over the top and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 438 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SALMON COCONUT CURRY



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This Thai-inspired salmon coconut curry has tender pan-seared salmon in a creamy red curry coconut milk broth. It's flavorful and comforting!

Provided by Natasha Bull

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound fresh salmon (cut into 4 pieces)
Salt & pepper (to taste)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 medium onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 heaping tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1/2 cup carrot matchsticks
1 cup broccolini (chopped small)
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce ((optional but recommended, see note))
1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh basil (torn/chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)

Steps:

  • Cut the salmon into 4 equal pieces. Pat both sides dry with paper towel and season it with salt & pepper.
  • Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Let the pan heat up for a few minutes. Prep your carrots and broccolini.
  • Cook the salmon, skin-side down, for 5 minutes. Flip it and cook for another 2-3 minutes (the fish should be almost done). If the fish is sticking at any point, give it a little longer to release naturally (don't force it).
  • Take the salmon out of the pan and transfer it to a plate. If you don't want to eat the salmon skin, you can easily slide it off before adding the salmon back into the pan.
  • Spoon some of the oil out of the skillet so you have about a tablespoon of it left in there.
  • Add the onion to the skillet and sauté for about 3 minutes (should be getting lightly browned), then stir in the curry paste and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add in the fish sauce, coconut milk, sugar, carrots, and broccolini. Let it gently bubble for about 5 minutes or so. The veggies should be tender-crisp, but you can cook them for a little longer if you prefer.
  • Stir in the lime juice, then add the fish back to the pan. Season with more salt & pepper as needed. Let it warm through for a couple of minutes. Sprinkle with the basil and cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 176 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THAI COCONUT SALMON CURRY



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Provided by Anna Chwistek

Categories     Fish | Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 salmon fillets, skin removed
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 baby bok choy, roughly chopped
2 tbsp coconut oil, or vegetable oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 3/4 cups/400 ml unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup/125 ml vegetable broth
3 tbsp thai red curry paste
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp peanut butter
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fish sauce
salt + black pepper
1/2 tsp each: ground coriander, ground cumin, sweet paprika
1 tsp red pepper flakes
basil leaves
steamed Jasmin rice or bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season all over with salt, pepper and sweet paprika.
  • Heat coconut oil and butter in a large non-stick frying pan over medium high heat. Add the salmon fillets and sear, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add onion, garlic and ginger. Cook for 2 minutes over low heat until fragrant. Add bell pepper, cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato paste and curry paste, cook for 1 minute. Add coriander, cumin and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour broth and bring to a boil.
  • Add bok choy, fish sauce and peanut butter. Stir to combine. Pour coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
  • Nestle salmon in the sauce. Sprinkle with lemon juice and simmer for 3-5 more minutes or until the salmon is just cooked through and the sauce is slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in the basil leaves and serve with rice or some crusty bread. Top with extra red pepper flakes. Enjoy!

SCRUMPTIOUS THAI COCONUT RED CURRY



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This is one of my favorites dish to make...and what my DH calls my "signature dish." It's easy, yummy, and healthy! I loosely based the recipe off instructions on a bottle of Thai Kitchen red curry paste. Rice expressions has an organic frozen short grain rice package that is perfect with this dish. I often sub in pan fried firm tofu instead of the chicken...and certainly you can mix up the veggies with what you have on hand. Enjoy!

Provided by surfin chef

Categories     Curries

Time 35m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk (I use light)
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup bamboo shoot
2 -3 teaspoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/3 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup mushroom
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 green pepper
1/2 yellow pepper
1/2 onion (yellow or white)
2 chicken breasts (optional)
10 ounces brown rice

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan combine 1/2 to Tbsp Red Curry paste (I like it spicy -- so I use 1 Tbsp) with one can of coconut milk. (I use light coconut milk to save calories/fat).
  • Simmer for 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup fresh basil, 1/4 cup bamboo shoots, 3 tsp Fish Sauce, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, 1/3 cup chicken stock, and 1/2 cup of your favorite mushrooms (I use the Japanese style and shitake). Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While you are simmering -- saute the chopped peppers (1 or 2 inch pieces) and chopped onion in a frying pan or wok lightly covered in olive oil. Fry lightly peppered chicken breasts till cooked through.
  • Place sauteed peppers and onions on bowls of rice and spoon curry sauce over rice. You can either use curry sauce to lightly flavor rice or more as a soupy type mixture. I use short grain brown rice -- but any type is fine. Add cut chicken breast or other meat/tofu if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1061.2, Fat 50.4, SaturatedFat 41.2, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 575.1, Carbohydrate 141, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 19.5, Protein 19.4

RED THAI SALMON CURRY



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Make this as spicy as you like and experiment with different veg. It will soon become a last minute favourite

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tsp vegetable or sunflower oil
1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
1 onion, sliced
250ml reduced-fat coconut milk
500g skinless salmon fillet, cut into chunks
200g pack trimmed green bean
coriander or basil, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan, then add the curry paste. Stir in the onion, then cook gently for about 5 mins until softened. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer, then add the salmon chunks and beans.
  • Leave to gently simmer for 5 mins until the fish flakes easily and the beans are tender. Scatter with the coriander or basil, and serve with plain rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 0.46 milligram of sodium

THAI RED CURRY / COCONUT SAUCE (FOR SALMON)



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This was in my notes listed as "Sauce to serve with grilled salmon" and I have no idea where I got it but it sounds good. I haven't made it but hope to one day! Maybe you'll beat me to it! Just take salmon and rub with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Grill or broil and serve with this flavorful sauce.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
8 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat sauce ingredients except for the cornstarch and the basil leaves in a small saucepan.
  • Taste and adjust to your preferences.
  • Just before salmon is done, add cornstarch to the sauce with a small amount of water to make a slurry. Stir until it is glossy and coats the back of a spoon.
  • Stack and roll basil leaves like a small cigar. Sliver them cross-wise into narrow ribbons and drop into the sauce.
  • Keep sauce warm but be careful not to simmer for a long time.
  • Serve sauce over the fish with Jasmine or Basmati rice.

ROAST SALMON WITH THAI RED CURRY AND BOK CHOY



Roast Salmon with Thai Red Curry and Bok Choy image

Categories     Roast     Salmon     Curry     Spring     Bok Choy     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 whole baby bok choy
2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon Thai red curry paste*
1 13 1/2- to 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk*
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh lemongrass or 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla*)
4 6-ounce salmon fillets
*Thai red curry paste and fish sauce (nam pla) are both available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets nationwide.
**Canned unsweetened coconut milk is available at Indian markets, Southeast Asian markets, Latin American markets and many supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Cook bok choy in pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain. Set aside. Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add curry paste and stir 30 seconds. Add coconut milk, chopped lemongrass and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Boil until mixture is slightly thickened and reduced to 1 cup, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice and 1 tablespoon fish sauce. Set curry sauce aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper; add to skillet. Cook salmon 2 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to oven. Bake salmon until opaque in center, about 6 minutes. Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bok choy and sauté until beginning to brown in spots, about 4 minutes. Drizzle bok choy with remaining 1 tablespoon fish sauce. Bring curry sauce to simmer and ladle onto 4 plates.
  • Arrange 1 salmon fillet and 2 pieces of bok choy atop curry sauce on each plate and serve.

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor, use fresh ingredients whenever possible.
  • When preparing the red curry paste, use a mortar and pestle to grind the ingredients together. This will release their flavors and create a more authentic paste.
  • If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can use a food processor to grind the ingredients together. However, be careful not to over-process the paste, as this can make it bitter.
  • When cooking the curry, be sure to simmer it over low heat for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
  • Serve the curry with jasmine rice or your favorite type of rice.

Conclusion:

Thai red curry coconut sauce for salmon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of the creamy coconut sauce and the spicy red curry paste creates a flavorful and aromatic dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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