A rich, aromatic one-pan dish featuring seared salmon fillets simmered in a creamy coconut curry sauce with garlic butter and fresh lime. A simple, flavor-packed dinner ready in under 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
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2 tbsp red curry paste or 1 tbsp curry powder
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1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
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1 tbsp lime juice (plus more for serving)
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1 tsp honey or brown sugar
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1 tsp fish sauce or soy sauce (optional)
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½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)
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Fresh cilantro or Thai basil, for garnish
Instructions
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Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
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In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Sear salmon 3–4 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter, garlic, and ginger. Cook 1 minute.
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Stir in curry paste and cook 30 seconds. Add coconut milk, lime juice, honey, and fish sauce.
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Simmer for 5–7 minutes to thicken slightly. Add chili flakes if using.
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Return salmon to skillet. Spoon sauce over top. Cover and cook 4–6 minutes until cooked through.
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Garnish with fresh herbs and extra lime. Serve hot.