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One-Pan Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter Recipe

One-Pan Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter Recipe
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This One-Pan Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender, seared salmon fillets with a rich and creamy coconut curry sauce infused with garlic, lime, and red curry paste. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it delivers a delicious balance of spicy, tangy, and buttery flavors all cooked in a single skillet for minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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Salmon

  • 4 Salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons Butter, divided

Curry Sauce

  • 1 can (13.5 oz) Full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons Red curry paste
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Chili flakes (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted and foamy, place the salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Make the Coconut Curry Sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the red curry paste and cook for 2 minutes to let the spices bloom and infuse the butter. Pour in the coconut milk, stirring well to combine. Let the sauce simmer gently on low heat for 5-7 minutes until it thickens and flavors develop. Season with fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper to your taste.
  3. Combine and Finish: Gently nestle the seared salmon fillets back into the curry sauce in the skillet. Allow the salmon to simmer in the sauce for an additional 5-7 minutes, until fully cooked and the flavors meld together. If desired, sprinkle chili flakes over the dish for some extra heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, use light coconut milk instead of full-fat.
  • Adjust the red curry paste quantity depending on your preferred spice level.
  • Make sure to not overcook the salmon to keep it moist and tender.
  • This dish pairs well with jasmine rice or steamed vegetables.
  • Fresh cilantro adds a nice herbal freshness, but feel free to omit if you dislike it.

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Keywords: coconut curry salmon, one-pan salmon recipe, garlic butter salmon, easy curry salmon, Thai-inspired salmon

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