Thai Salmon Curry

 My son-in-law made this for me first

from a Christian Science Monitor recipe.

Simply pretty amazing

In a deep skillet, heat

• 2 tsp peanut oil

Add

• 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips

and cook one minute.

Stir in

• 1 (14 fl.oz.) can unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 Tbs freshly grated ginger
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 Tbs brown sugar (or palm sugar or turbinado)
• 2 Tbs fish sauce
• 2 Tbs red curry paste
• 2 Tbs lime juice

Place skin down in pan and bring to a boil

• 1 lb fresh salmon fillets

then reduce heat and cover. Simmer 5 minutes.

Add to pan

• 3 scallions, sliced into 3-inch pieces

and cook 2 -5 minutes more.

Stir in, just before serving

• 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
• 2 Tbs chopped cilantro
• 1 -2 minced Thai bird chiles

Serve with

• Steamed jasmine rice
• Steamed green beans
• 3 - 4 lime wedges