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Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter
A flavorful and creamy coconut curry salmon dish that combines tender seared salmon with a rich, spiced coconut sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Pat dry and sear salmon fillets in hot oil until crispy, then set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic and onion until fragrant. Add ginger, curry powder, and paprika; cook briefly.
- Stir in tomato paste, then pour in coconut milk. Add honey, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and simmer until thickened. Add lime juice.
- Return salmon to the pan, spoon sauce over, and simmer briefly to absorb flavors.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or naan.
Notes
Ensure not to overcook the salmon for tender, flaky fillets.