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Pan Seared Salmon on Thai Curried Spinach

[heart_this] · Jan 15, 2008 · 23 Comments

Pan Seared Salmon on Thai Curried Spinach

Not too long ago I came across this post about salmon and coconut spinach which sounded really good. I was planning on making some teriyaki salmon to go with the coconut spinach but just as I was about to start I had an idea. The coconut spinach recipe reminded me of a Thai curry so I though why not make it Thai curried spinach? I ended up making a dish of pan seared salmon with Thai curried spinach. The salmon seared up really well! It was nice and crispy on the outside and melt in your mouth on the inside. It went really well with the curried coconut spinach. The curried spinach was super tasty! I really like it when I find green vegetable side dish that is as good as if not better than the main dish. I have a feeling that I will be making this spinach fairly often. The best part is that I am still looking forward to trying the original recipe.

Pan Seared Salmon on Thai Curried Spinach

Pan Seared Salmon on Thai Curried Spinach

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 1
ingredients
  • 1 serving salmon (de-boned)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon red Thai curry paste
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon palm sugar (grated or sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 (6 ounce) package fresh baby spinach
directions
  1. Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the butter in a pan.
  3. Sear the salmon on both sides, about 5 minutes on the skin side followed by 2 minute on the other side.
  4. Heat the coconut milk in a pan.
  5. Mix in the curry paste, fish sauce, palm sugar and lime juice.
  6. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
  7. Place the curried spinach on a plate and top with the salmon.
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Curry, Food, Gluten-free, Low-carb, Main Course, Recipe, Seafood, Thai

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Comments

  1. Peter M says

    January 16, 2008 at 1:40 am

    That, my friend is a beautifully seared salmon and fish and cocnut milk are paired well.

    Reply
  2. MrsPresley says

    January 16, 2008 at 3:10 am

    mmmm that spinach sounds wonderful! what a great idea…

    Reply
  3. Ferdzy says

    January 16, 2008 at 4:01 am

    Wow, sounds – and looks – excellent.

    Reply
  4. Kalyn says

    January 16, 2008 at 4:41 am

    What a great idea and it looks fantastic!

    Reply
  5. Dani Spies says

    January 16, 2008 at 6:07 am

    Love salmon, love spinach, love coconut milk…I guess you could say, I love this recipe!!! I have to try this one..thanks:)

    Reply
  6. aforkfulofspaghetti says

    January 16, 2008 at 11:33 am

    Mmmm, yum. Salmon and spinach is such a wonderful combination – but I like the twist to it all in this recipe. Must try it soon!

    Reply
  7. Sylvia says

    January 16, 2008 at 12:02 pm

    Wow Kevin , looks pretty good

    Reply
  8. Nicole says

    January 16, 2008 at 1:29 pm

    Looks delicious!

    Reply
  9. Bellini Valli says

    January 16, 2008 at 2:26 pm

    This would be perfect for our British Columbia salmon Kevin!! Love the flavours. You are always so creative and adventurous in your cooking…not afraid of anything!!! Is it the same for your life?

    Reply
  10. JennDZ - The Leftover Queen says

    January 16, 2008 at 4:57 pm

    This looks really yummy Kevin! I especially love how perfectly cooked the salmon looks.

    Reply
  11. Coffee & Vanilla says

    January 16, 2008 at 4:59 pm

    Kevin,
    Curried spinach sounds very interesting!! And crunchy salmon to go with it make it even better!
    Great recipe… Margot

    Reply
  12. Deborah says

    January 16, 2008 at 5:11 pm

    I often have spinach with salmon, I’m not quite sure why, but I love it!! This Thai curried spinach sounds delicious!

    Reply
  13. Patricia Scarpin says

    January 16, 2008 at 6:00 pm

    Salmon is one of my favorite dishes and this is delicious, Kevin!

    Reply
  14. sher says

    January 16, 2008 at 8:47 pm

    One of my favorite ways to eat salmon is when it’s paired with greens. Adding the curry is a brilliant idea.

    Reply
  15. Sig says

    January 16, 2008 at 11:29 pm

    Wow, that looks delicious! What a wonderful array of flavors… I am bookmarking this to try… That salmon looks soo perfect!

    Reply
  16. Anonymous says

    January 16, 2008 at 11:50 pm

    Looks exotic and delicious, Kevin 🙂

    Reply
  17. Pam says

    January 17, 2008 at 12:42 am

    Kevin, what a great idea to make the spinach a coconut curry! I can’t wait to try your variation.

    Reply
  18. Anonymous says

    January 17, 2008 at 2:00 am

    wow…that salmon looks great! Since salmon is my fish of choice, when i looked at the picture you have up my mouth just watered and coupled with curried spinach, i nearly lost my mind! lol! I order my fish from Celebrity Foods so this will work out perfect! Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
  19. Gloria says

    January 18, 2008 at 10:58 pm

    This salmon looks wonderful!!!!Gloria

    Reply
  20. Pearlsofeast says

    May 9, 2008 at 3:42 am

    Hi kevin,I wanted a recipe with salmon, this one sounds great!!!!!
    I can imagine the sauce how delicious it would taste.Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  21. Nancy says

    November 5, 2012 at 12:45 am

    Delicious again! I thought I hated salmon, but this recipe and the tarragon one were both amazing. Maybe I don't hate salmon?

    Reply
  22. Unknown says

    April 27, 2018 at 9:36 pm

    What is the yellow sauce on the bottom though?

    Reply
  23. kevin says

    April 28, 2018 at 6:29 pm

    Unknown: That is the coconut curry sauce from the spinach.

    Reply

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