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One-Pan Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter

A delightful one-pan dish featuring salmon in a creamy coconut curry sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Juice of ½ a lime
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro or basil, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season and sear the salmon: Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and paprika over the salmon fillets. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the salmon to the pan, skin side down if applicable, and sear for about 4-5 minutes until golden. Flip the salmon and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove the salmon from the pan and set it aside.
  2. Make the garlic butter coconut curry sauce: In the same pan, add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for a minute until fragrant. Stir in curry powder, turmeric, and red pepper flakes for a couple of minutes to toast the spices.
  3. Simmer the salmon in the sauce: Pour in the coconut milk and add tomato paste, honey or maple syrup, soy sauce, and lime juice. Stir well, then carefully add the salmon back to the pan. Allow everything to simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
  4. Garnish & serve: Sprinkle chopped cilantro or basil on top for a fresh finish. Serve the dish with rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Notes

Fresh garlic and ginger enhance the flavors. Adjust spice levels by omitting red pepper flakes as desired.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 425
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: salmon, coconut curry, one-pan meal, healthy dinner, quick recipe