Description
One-Pan Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of the tropics to your dinner table. Tender salmon fillets are simmered in a creamy coconut curry sauce infused with garlic, creating an irresistible meal that’s both easy to prepare and delightful to savor. This one-pan wonder not only simplifies clean-up but also impresses family and friends alike, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Mince garlic and chop cilantro; set aside.
- Preheat the Pan: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add Coconut Milk & Spices: Pour in coconut milk, sprinkle curry powder, and stir until combined. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Place Salmon Fillets: Lay salmon fillets skin-side down in the sauce. Spoon sauce over them and cover; cook for 10-12 minutes until fish flakes easily.
- Finish with Lime Juice & Cilantro: Remove from heat, drizzle with lime juice, and sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg