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Red Curry Salmon & Shrimp

Makes 2 servings. About 700-850 kcal, 70-85 g protein, 20-35 g carbs, 30-45 g fat per serving. Part of The Plan.

Ingredients

1 lbsalmon fillet
12 ozpeeled, deveined shrimp
1 mediumcauliflower
10 ozbaby spinach
1/2 cuplight coconut milk
2 tspMaesri red curry paste to start
1 tspneutral oil
2minced garlic cloves
Juice of 1 lime + 1 tsp fish sauce (or soy) + water

Process

  1. Cut cauliflower into florets; toss with oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425F for 25-35 minutes until browned and tender.
  2. Cut salmon into 2 portions, season lightly, and bake on a lined tray 10-14 minutes depending on thickness, until just cooked through.
  3. Mince garlic; cook 30 seconds, then stir in curry paste, coconut milk, and a splash of water. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add shrimp and simmer 3-5 minutes until opaque. Stir in fish sauce and lime, splash water if thick. Fold in spinach until wilted.
  5. Plate one salmon portion per person with half the shrimp curry, spinach, and cauliflower.

Note: Paste strength varies — start with 2 tsp for the whole recipe and taste before adding more.