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Thai Choo Chee Salmon Curry

Pan-seared salmon fillets in choo chee curry sauce with coconut milk drizzle, served in a square black bowl with jasmine rice.
Creamy choo chee salmon curry made with coconut milk and red curry paste. A 30-minute gluten-free dish you can make with any firm fish!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 2

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Wok or deep skillet for the curry sauce
  • Stainless steel or non-stick pan for pan-searing salmon
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp oil + extra as needed for pan-searing salmon
  • 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp palm sugar
  • 1 tbsp + ½ tsp fish sauce
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves sliced into thin strips
  • 1 red spur chili optional, seeds removed and sliced thinly
  • 12 oz salmon boneless fillets, skin-on recommended
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Instructions

  • Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Add red curry paste and stir-fry until fragrant and the oil starts to separate.
  • Pour in the coconut milk. Let it simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly and the red oil rises to the top.
  • Add the palm sugar and fish sauce. Continue simmering for 5–10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your liking. Stir in the sliced kaffir lime leaves and chilies, then turn off the heat.
  • In a separate pan, heat enough oil to coat the bottom. Make sure it’s hot before adding the fish.
  • Place the salmon fillets skin-side down. Sear until the skin is golden and crispy, then flip and cook the other side briefly.
  • Transfer the salmon to serving plates. Spoon the curry sauce over the top, garnish with more lime leaves or chilies if you like, and serve with jasmine rice.

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Nutrition Facts
Thai Choo Chee Salmon Curry
Amount per Serving
Calories
619
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
49
g
75
%
Saturated Fat
 
24
g
150
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
14
g
Cholesterol
 
94
mg
31
%
Sodium
 
455
mg
20
%
Potassium
 
1095
mg
31
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
36
g
72
%
Vitamin A
 
1250
IU
25
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
53
mg
5
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered approximate.