Wild Salmon in Green-Curry Broth
4
servingsThe robust taste of wild salmon holds its own in a broth flavored with lemongrass, ginger, chiles, coriander, and cumin. Although wild salmon is less rich in omega-3s than farmed salmon, it's lower in contaminants such as PCBs.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds, crushed
3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
Pinch of ground turmeric
2 to 3 serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced
2 shallots, coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 lemongrass stalks, bottom 4 inches only, finely chopped (about 3 tablespoons)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
2 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, thinly sliced (about 3 tablespoons)
Finely grated zest of 1 lime
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
3 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 pound wild salmon, skinned, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 cups baby spinach (2 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh basil
Directions
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add coriander and cumin, and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Raise heat to medium-high, and add turmeric, chiles, shallots, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, scallions, lime zest, and lime juice. Cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, and cook 3 minutes. Pour mixture through a fine sieve into a clean saucepan; discard solids. Bring broth to a gentle simmer. Add salmon, and cook to desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes for medium-rare. Stir in spinach and herbs. Serve immediately.
