A healthy Thai dish to start the week!

Ever since I studied abroad in Australia I have loved Thai food. Now I usually rely on Sawasdee, my local Thai restaurant, for a great curry dish but I wanted to make a healthier version. This recipe is easy, delicious and ingredients can be swapped in and out based on your taste and what you have available. If you keep some curry paste and coconut milk on hand you can swap out proteins and vegetables for an easy weeknight meal. I am cursing for not wiping the dish before this picture but just try this recipe and you will know why I could not wait another minute to eat it!

Sweet and Spicy Broiled Salmon with Thai Red Curry Sauce

1-1 1/2 lb salmon filet 

2-3 tbsp red curry paste, divided

1 can lite coconut milk 

1 tbsp vegetable oil (coconut oil might be good but I haven't tried it yet)

2 tbsp brown sugar, divided

2 tbsp fish sauce

1 tbsp soy sauce (to taste)

1 small chili diced (this will be very hot so add a little and taste)

1/2 onion, chopped

1/2 red bell pepper, julienned or cubed

1/2 zucchini, julienned or cubed

1 small can bamboo shoots

jasmine rice, I like Uncle Ben's Ready Rice that has 2 servings a pouch and steams in 90 secs

Pre-heat broiler but keep the rack in the middle of the oven.

Rub salt, pepper, 1/2 tbsp brown sugar and 1/2 tbsp red curry paste all over top of salmon.

Heat oil in a deep saute pan on med-high heat. Once warm add the curry paste and stir until it becomes fragrant. Add the coconut milk and continue stirring for 1-2 minutes.

Pop the salmon in the oven for 5-8 minutes depending on the size and how done you like it. I would check it after 5 minutes. 

Add the brown sugar, fish sauce, and soy sauce to the coconut milk. Continue stirring and reduce for 3-5 minutes. 

Add all the vegetables and continue cooking until the veggies are tender but still have a slight crispness.

Put some rice in your bowl and place a piece of the salmon on top. Spoon the curry and vegetable sauce over the salmon. Garnish with a squeeze of lime and fresh chopped basil. 

 เพลิดเพลิน

That means "enjoy" in Thai! XO