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This one-skillet Whole30 and Paleo Thai Coconut Curry Salmon is easy to make, quick, and so delicious! Salmon is seasoned and pan fried and served with a Thai inspired creamy coconut curry sauce that’s packed with flavor and veggies. It’s a great meal as is or over sautéed cauliflower rice and the leftovers save well!
This might just be my favorite salmon recipe of all time.
It’s THAT good!
Plus, made all in one skillet on the stovetop in under 30 minutes!
It really doesn’t get better when it comes to salmon.
A savory spice rub, pan fried perfectly cooked salmon in a creamy Whole30 curry sauce with added veggies.
I’m fully obsessed! Let’s get into the details so you can make this coconut curry salmon ASAP!
What You Need to Make Coconut Curry Salmon
Straightforward simple ingredients make this salmon easy to prepare.
Here’s everything you’ll need:
5-6 salmon fillet portionsSea salt and black pepper curry powdergarlic powderghee or avocado oilonionfresh garlicfresh ginger, mincedThai red curry pastefish saucefull fat coconut milkhoney or date paste (date paste for Whole30)pre-shredded carrotsbroccoli or broccolini, choppedfresh limesfresh cilantro
How to Make One Skillet Coconut Curry Salmon
Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat and season the salmon portions all over with salt, pepper, garlic powder and curry powder, rubbing it in evenly.
Once the skillet is hot, add the ghee or oil. Add the salmon, flesh side down and cook 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook another 3 minutes or until cooked through.
Remove the salmon to a clean plate and reduce the heat a bit to medium low/medium.
Add the chopped onion and cook 2 minutes until fragrant, then add the garlic and ginger and cook one minute.
Add the curry paste and stir to combine, then add the fish sauce, coconut milk, and honey or date paste. Stir to combine and raise the heat to medium.
Once simmering, add the carrots and broccoli or broccolini, stirring to cook through, just 1-2 minutes.
Add the salmon back to the skillet and sprinkle with lime zest and add the lime juice, stirring it into the sauce.
Cook just long enough to heat through, then remove from heat. Garnish with cilantro to serve.
I know you’re going to love this high protein, paleo and Whole30 friendly meal!
This coconut curry salmon is great alone or over sautéed cauliflower rice for added veggies.
Grab your ingredients and your favorite skillet because it’s time to cook – let’s go!
Paleo Thai Coconut Curry Salmon {Whole30}
Paleo Thai Coconut Curry Salmon {Whole30}
This one-skillet Whole30 and Paleo Thai Coconut Curry Salmon is easy to make, quick, and so delicious! Salmon is seasoned and pan fried and served with a Thai inspired creamy coconut curry sauce that’s packed with flavor and veggies. It’s a great meal as is or over sautéed cauliflower rice and the leftovers save well! Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesCourse:DinnerCuisine:asian inspired, Paleo, thaiKeyword:curry, paleo, salmon, thai, whole30Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients
5-6salmon fillet portionsSea salt and black pepper1teaspooncurry powder1teaspoongarlic powder2tablespoonsghee or avocado oil1/2medium onionchopped1inchfresh gingerminced4clovesgarlicminced1/4cupThai red curry paste1tablespoon
fish sauce
114 oz canfull fat coconut milk2teaspoonshoney or date pastedate paste for Whole301/2cuppre-shredded carrots1cupbroccoli or broccolinichoppedGrated zest of one limeJuice of one lime
fresh cilantro
minced
Instructions
Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat and season the salmon portions all over with salt, pepper, garlic powder and curry powder, rubbing it in evenly.Once the skillet is hot, add the ghee or oil. Add the salmon, flesh side down and cook 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook another 3 minutes or until cooked through. Remove the salmon to a clean plate and reduce the heat a bit to medium low/medium.Add the chopped onion and cook 2 minutes until fragrant, then add the garlic and ginger and cook one minute. Add the curry paste and stir to combine, then add the fish sauce, coconut milk, and honey or date paste. Stir to combine and raise the heat to medium.Once simmering, add the carrots and broccoli or broccolini, stirring to cook through, just 1-2 minutes. Add the salmon back to the skillet and sprinkle with lime zest and add the lime juice, stirring it into the sauce.Cook just long enough to heat through, then remove from heat. Garnish with cilantro to serve. This meal is great alone or over sautéed cauliflower rice. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 319mgPotassium: 776mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4091IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 2mg
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