One-Pan Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter
If you’re seeking a quick and delightful meal that wraps you in comfort, look no further than this One-Pan Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter. This vibrant dish features tender salmon fillets coated in a luscious sauce made with creamy coconut milk, aromatic red curry paste, and rich garlic butter. Perfect for busy weeknights or when entertaining guests, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also brings a burst of flavor to your dinner table. With just one pan to clean, you can savor every bite without the fuss!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz)
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- Fresh lime juice
- Chili flakes
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the salmon skin-side down until golden.
- Flip the salmon after 4-5 minutes, adding minced garlic around the fillets and cooking for an additional 30 seconds. Stir in red curry paste and combine well.
- Pour in the coconut milk, bringing it to a gentle simmer. Cook for another 8-10 minutes until salmon is cooked through but moist.
- Finish with fresh lime juice and chili flakes to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg