Dinner for 4

Thai Curry Salmon

Name: Thai Curry Salmon
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 tbsp neutral oil; 1 tbsp + 2 1/2 tsp thai red curry paste; 3 tsp light brown sugar; 1/4 tsp each: onion powder and garlic powder; 4 4 to 6 ounce salmon fillets; to taste kosher salt and ground black pepper (optional); 2 1/2 cloves garlic; 2 tsp freshly grated ginger; 1 can (14 oz) full fat coconut milk; 1 tbsp each: fish sauce and low-sodium soy sauce; 1 red bell pepper; 1 cup julienne or matchstick carrots; 1 whole lime; 3 tbsp chopped or torn fresh basil leaves; 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup salted and roasted cashews

Salmon simmers in coconut curry sauce with peppers, carrots, ginger, garlic, herbs, lime, and cashews.

Typical price

$21.80for 4 servings

$5.45 per serving$21.80 for 4

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30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Thai Dairy-free Family Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Salmon fillets$9.99/lb typical	1.5 lb	$14.98Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.19Typical price
Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
Coconut milk$0.14/oz typical	14 oz	$1.96Typical price
Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
Carrots$1.09/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.31Typical price
Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.23Typical price
Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical	2.25 oz	$1.57Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$21.80

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsAsian sauces and pastes

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

2 tbsp neutral oil
1 tbsp + 2 1/2 tsp thai red curry paste
3 tsp light brown sugar
1/4 tsp each: onion powder and garlic powder
4 4 to 6 ounce salmon fillets
to taste kosher salt and ground black pepper (optional)
2 1/2 cloves garlic
2 tsp freshly grated ginger
1 can (14 oz) full fat coconut milk
1 tbsp each: fish sauce and low-sodium soy sauce
1 red bell pepper
1 cup julienne or matchstick carrots
1 whole lime
3 tbsp chopped or torn fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup salted and roasted cashews

Steps

Season the salmon with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder, then heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the salmon for 3 minutes per side, then transfer it to a plate.
Add the remaining oil, curry paste, garlic, and ginger to the skillet, and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the coconut milk, sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, bell pepper, and carrots, then simmer for 6 minutes.
Return the salmon to the skillet, cover, and cook for 4 minutes until it reaches 145 F.
Finish with lime juice, basil, cilantro, scallions, and cashews.

Swaps

Salmon fillets for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $3.00/lb less at typical prices
Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

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