Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter
Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter is a vibrant dish that whisks you away to tropical shores with every bite. Succulent salmon fillets are enveloped in a creamy coconut milk sauce, enriched with aromatic curry spices and savory garlic butter. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner, delivering an unforgettable explosion of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in the coconut milk, curry powder, and fish sauce; mix well to combine.
- Place the seasoned salmon in a baking dish and pour the prepared sauce over it.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle with lime juice and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg