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Steamed Salmon with Thai Green Curry Sauce

Cultural Context

Steamed salmon with Thai green curry sauce is a delightful dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of Thailand. Traditionally, Thai cuisine emphasizes the balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy elements, and this dish embodies that philosophy. The use of fresh herbs and aromatic spices in the green curry sauce elevates the naturally rich flavor of salmon, making it a popular choice for both everyday meals and special occasions. In modern cooking, variations may include different proteins or vegetables, but the essence of the dish remains rooted in Thai culinary traditions.

ThaiTHmain
40 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb salmon fillets
to taste lime leaves
1 cup coconut milk
3 tablespoons green curry paste
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 cup saffron rice
4 green onions

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

green curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade green curry paste

💰Cheaper: red curry paste

Red curry paste is often less expensive and available.

1

Place fresh salmon fillets on a bed of lime leaves in the steamer.

2

Close the steamer and begin steaming the salmon.

3

Open the green curry paste and add 1 tablespoon to a pan over medium heat.

4

Allow the green curry paste to heat up without bubbling too much.

5

Use the coconut cream from the top of the coconut milk and add it to the pan with the curry paste.

6

Add more coconut milk to the pan as desired.

7

Pour in fish sauce to the mixture in the pan.

8

Bring the sauce to a boil and then let it simmer.

9

Remove the salmon from the steamer and place it in the pan with the sauce, basting the salmon with the sauce.

10

Transfer the salmon to a plate and spoon the remaining sauce over the top.

11

Serve the salmon with hot saffron rice and garnish with sliced green onions.

Cooking Techniques

steamingsimmering

Equipment Needed

steamersaucepanknifecutting boardmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishmilk

Also Known As

Thai Green Curry SalmonSteamed Salmon with Curry

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