Description
A quick, creamy, flavor-packed one-pan dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This One-Pan Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter is rich in flavor, simple to prepare, and loaded with healthy fats and protein. The silky coconut curry sauce, tender salmon fillets, and burst of lime and garlic make this an unforgettable recipe. Great for quick breakfast-for-dinner ideas, easy dinner recipes, healthy weeknight meals, and fuss-free food ideas. A standout in your collection of quick and easy dinner ideas!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 salmon fillets
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons red or yellow curry paste
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1 teaspoon chili paste
Optional: 1 cup baby spinach or kale
Instructions
1. Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3. Lower heat to medium. Melt butter in the skillet. Add minced garlic and optional chili paste; sauté for 30 seconds.
4. Stir in curry paste and let it bloom for 1-2 minutes.
5. Pour in coconut milk, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Add lime juice and adjust seasoning. Stir in greens if using and let wilt.
7. Return salmon to skillet. Spoon sauce over fillets and simmer 2-3 minutes.
8. Garnish with cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and lime wedges. Serve over rice or naan.
Notes
Bring your salmon to room temperature before cooking for a better sear.
Use full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest, richest sauce.
Don’t boil the sauce—keep the heat gentle to avoid splitting the coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion / Thai-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: coconut curry salmon, easy dinner, one pan salmon, curry butter, healthy fish recipe