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Coconut Curry Salmon With Garlic Butter - Tasty

Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter

  • Author: kitchenpaw.com
  • Total Time: 30 min
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A simple recipe for salmon cooked in a creamy coconut curry sauce finished with garlic butter.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (for butter)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add salmon, skin-side down if applicable, and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned. Flip and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the red curry paste and turmeric powder. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  6. Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  7. Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
  8. While the salmon simmers, melt the butter in a small pan over low heat. Add the remaining minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not brown the garlic.
  9. Remove the salmon from the sauce. Spoon the garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
  10. Spoon the curry sauce onto serving plates and top with the salmon. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • Serve this dish over steamed rice or with naan bread to soak up the extra sauce.
  • Adjust the amount of curry paste based on your preference for spice level.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 450
  • Fat: 40
  • Saturated Fat: 28
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 12
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 38
  • Cholesterol: 110

Keywords: salmon, coconut curry, garlic butter, seafood, quick dinner, asian fusion

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