One-Pan Creamy Massaman Salmon Curry
Restaurant-Quality Curry in Under 30 Minutes
Experience the complex, warming flavors of a traditional Massaman curry with this simplified one-pan recipe.
The Whatever Pan is the ultimate tool for this dish. Its cast aluminum construction allows you to achieve a perfect golden sear on the salmon fillets in just two minutes, while the deep sides are perfect for simmering the coconut cream into a thick, glossy sauce. Unlike traditional pans, the even heat distribution ensures the delicate spices—cinnamon, cardamom, and star anise—release their essential oils without burning, creating an authentic fragrance that fills your kitchen.
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Serves
4
Course
Main
Prepare
5 mins
Cooks
20 mins
4 fresh salmon fillets
1 tbsp peanut oil
3 tbsp Massaman curry paste
400ml coconut cream
1 cinnamon stick
5 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
1 star anise
2 fresh kaffir lime leaves
2 tsp fish sauce
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
1 fresh red chilli, sliced
To Serve: Steamed jasmine rice
1 Place your Whatever Pan over a medium-high heat and add the peanut oil. Sear the salmon fillets for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden but not fully cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
2 Lower the heat slightly. Add the Massaman curry paste to the pan and fry for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant and the oil begins to separate.
3 Toss in the cinnamon stick, crushed cardamom pods, and star anise. Stir for 30 seconds to toast the whole spices and release their aromas.
4 Pour in the coconut cream and add the kaffir lime leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer and let the sauce thicken for 10 minutes.
5 Stir in the fish sauce for that essential salty-umami balance. Return the salmon fillets to the Whatever Pan, nestling them into the sauce for 2-3 minutes until warmed through and flaky.
6 Scatter the fresh basil leaves and sliced red chillies over the top.
7 Serve immediately in shallow bowls over a bed of fluffy jasmine rice.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 2,050kJ / 490kcal |
| Fat | 38g |
| Saturated Fat | 18g |
| Carbohydrates | 8g |
| Sugars | 4g |
| Protein | 29g |
| Salt | 1.8g |