Microwave Red Curry Poached Salmon
Microwave Red Curry Poached Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish that elevates your weeknight meals. This easy recipe features tender salmon fillets gently poached in a luscious red curry sauce, balancing sweet, spicy, and savory notes. In just 15 minutes, you can impress your family or guests with this vibrant dish served over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 14 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tbsp red curry paste (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Sliced red chili, for garnish
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, mix coconut milk and red curry paste until smooth.
- Stir in lime juice and fish sauce; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Submerge salmon fillets in the sauce mixture.
- Cover with microwave-safe plastic wrap, leaving a corner open for steam. Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
- Carefully remove from the microwave and garnish with cilantro and red chili.
- Serve warm, drizzled with extra sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 63mg
Keywords: Substitute salmon with cod or tilapia if desired. Add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for added crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days; reheat gently to avoid overcooking.