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Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter

This Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter is a flavorful and creamy dish that combines tender salmon fillets with a rich coconut curry sauce and aromatic garlic butter. It’s both indulgent and healthy, perfect for weeknight dinners or a pretty dinner to impress guests. The dish is satisfying, nourishing, and ideal for pescatarian diets.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Southeast Asian-inspired
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic,minced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 lime, juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Cooked rice or cauliflower rice, for serving

Method
 

  1. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon, skin side down if using skin-on, for 3–4 minutes until crispy. Flip and sear the other side for 2–3 minutes. Remove salmon and set aside.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Add chopped onion and sliced red bell pepper. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1 minute. Add coconut milk, soy sauce, and honey or maple syrup. Simmer for 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lime juice.
  5. Place seared salmon back into the skillet. Spoon sauce over the salmon and simmer for 2–3 minutes to absorb flavors.
  6. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top. Serve salmon and sauce over cooked rice or cauliflower rice.

Notes

  • Choose fresh, high-quality salmon for best flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of red curry paste to control spice level.
  • For crispy skin, ensure the pan is hot and do not move salmon while searing.
  • This recipe is meal-prep friendly; store salmon and sauce separately for up to 2 days.
  • Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges for a visually appealing presentation.