Description
Make dinner something to look forward to with this irresistible One-Pan Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter. This quick and easy recipe brings together flaky salmon fillets, rich coconut curry sauce, fresh garlic butter, and lime in one skillet—ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, impressive for guests, and packed with flavor! Whether you’re looking for healthy dinner ideas, easy salmon recipes, or one-pan meals with a punch, this creamy coconut salmon fits the bill. A flavorful and healthy dinner recipe that works for meal prep, cozy dinners, and effortless entertaining.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
1 cup coconut milk
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 lime, juiced and cut into wedges
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes.
2. In a hot skillet with butter, sear the salmon skin-side down for 3–4 minutes. Flip and cook 2 minutes more. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add garlic and a bit more butter. Sauté until fragrant.
4. Stir in the curry powder, then pour in the coconut milk. Simmer until slightly thickened.
5. Add cherry tomatoes and lime juice. Simmer another 2–3 minutes.
6. Return salmon to the skillet and spoon sauce over top. Simmer 4–5 minutes until cooked through.
7. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges. Serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer uncovered before returning the salmon.
You can substitute the curry powder with Thai red curry paste for a spicier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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