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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 recipe is a delightful combination of creamy coconut milk, aromatic curry paste, and rich garlic butter. The salmon is perfectly pan-seared and then simmered in a savory coconut curry sauce, offering a perfect balance of spice and richness. It’s a quick and flavorful dinner option that’s both indulgent and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

Ingredients for Salmon:

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

Ingredients for Coconut 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

Optional Garnish:

  • ¼ teaspoon Chili flakes
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salmon – Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. Sear in butter until golden brown, then set aside.
  2. Make the Coconut Curry Sauce – In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter, add curry paste, then pour in coconut milk. Simmer and season with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Combine and Finish – Return salmon to the skillet, simmer in the sauce until fully cooked. Optionally sprinkle with chili flakes before serving.

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