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Famous Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter Crave Worthy Favorite

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A rich and comforting salmon dish simmered in creamy coconut curry sauce and finished with fragrant garlic butter for an unforgettable dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Ingredients for Coconut Curry Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

  • 1 tablespoon curry powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

  • 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz / 400 ml)

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Ingredients for Garlic Butter

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  • Season salmon with salt and pepper and sear in olive oil until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.

  • In the same skillet, sauté garlic and ginger, then add spices and toast briefly.

  • Stir in coconut milk, tomato paste, and salt. Simmer until slightly thickened.

  • Return salmon to the skillet and simmer gently until cooked through.

  • Melt butter with garlic, then stir in herbs.

  • Drizzle garlic butter over salmon, finish with lime juice, and serve.

Notes

  • Use full-fat coconut milk for best texture.

  • Simmer gently to keep salmon tender.

  • Adjust spice level with chili flakes.

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days.