If you dont have a mini food processor to blitz the aromatics, thats okay!

you might use a sharp chefs knife to finely chop them first and then stir in the oil.

There are a few factors that determine their doneness.

Bowl of Microwave Red Curry Poached Salmon with Rice and Garnished with Cilantro and Lime Wedge, and in the Surroundings, a Kitchen Towel, a Bowl with More Curry, and a Bowl with a Halved Lime and Cilantro

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Dont have a mini food processor?

(you’re free to do this directly in the pie platemore on that below.)

Spoon the mixture into a 9 1/2-inch microwave-safe glass pie plate.

Microwave Red Curry Poached Salmon Topped with Cilantro and Lime Wedges in a Microwavable Glass Bowl

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Microwave, uncovered, on high until it sizzles and is fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes.

Stir in the coconut milk, curry paste, brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until combined.

Stir in the lime juice and place the salmon filets, evenly spaced apart, in coconut milk mixture.

Microwave Red Curry Poached Salmon Topped with Cilantro and Lime Wedges in a Microwavable Glass Bowl

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Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt on the salmon.

We developed and tested the recipe in a 1,000 and 1,250-watt microwave.

Garnish with cilantro and serve scooped over cooked rice.

Shallots, Ginger, Lemon Grass, Peppers and Cilantro in a Food Processor for Microwave Red Curry Poached Salmon Recipe

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Aromatics Blended Together in a Food Processor for Microwave Red Curry Recipe

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Aromatic Oil in a Bowl After Cooking in the Microwave for Red Curry in the Microwave Recipe

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Coconut milk, Curry paste, and Brown Sugar Added to Bowl of Aromatic Oil for Microwave Red Curry Salmon Recipe

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Red Curry Ingredients Whisked Together in a Bowl for Microwave Red Curry Salmon

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Salmon Filets Added to Bowl of Microwave Red Curry Poached Salmon Ingredients

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Microwave Red Curry Poached Salmon After Cooked in the Microwave

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Microwave Red Curry Poached Salmon Garnished with Cilantro

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Bowl of Microwave Red Curry Poached Salmon with Rice and Garnished with Cilantro and Lime Wedge, and in the Surroundings, a Kitchen Towel, a Bowl with More Curry, and a Bowl with a Halved Lime and Cilantro

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