Easy Recipes: One-Pan Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter
This easy recipe brings rich coconut curry flavors together with tender salmon in one pan.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Steamed rice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon for 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add butter, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the red curry paste and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the lime juice and stir well. Return the salmon to the pan and simmer gently for 5–7 minutes or until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with steamed rice if desired.