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Lemongrass and lime Salmon Skewers

Our tested Braised Salmon Skewers: coconut, generous, and balanced with lemongrass and lime. Serves 4 people with plenty to go around.

4.7 from 3,463 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook40 min
Serves4
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
Lemongrass and lime Salmon Skewers
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the lemongrass and lime elements, and pat the salmon dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the salmon. Lower the heat, cover, and braise gently until everything is meltingly tender.

Stir in the red curry paste and the rest of the lemongrass and lime flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the kale along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped thai basil and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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