Description
This Spanish Coconut Curry Salmon recipe combines tender salmon fillets cooked in a fragrant coconut milk and red curry sauce, finished with a zesty lime juice and a drizzle of garlic butter. Ready in just 25 minutes, it bursts with vibrant flavors and is perfect for a quick yet elegant dinner.
Ingredients
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Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
- 2 tablespoons garlic butter (melted, for drizzling)
Curry Sauce
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with salt to enhance the flavor and help achieve a nice crust.
- Prepare garlic butter: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small bowl and mix in the minced garlic until well combined; set aside for drizzling later.
- Cook the salmon: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes to get a crispy skin, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is just cooked through.
- Sauté garlic and curry paste: Add the minced garlic to the skillet with salmon and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the red curry paste and cook for an additional minute to release its aromatic flavors.
- Simmer in coconut milk and lime: Pour in the coconut milk and freshly squeezed lime juice, stirring gently to combine all ingredients. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly and meld the flavors.
- Finish cooking salmon in sauce: Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spoon some of the curry sauce over them, and let simmer gently for 2-3 more minutes to absorb the flavors. Drizzle with the prepared garlic butter just before serving and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh lime juice to brighten the curry flavors.
- Adjust red curry paste quantity according to your preferred spice level.
- Serve with steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- If skin-on salmon is unavailable, cooking instructions remain the same but be mindful as fillets may cook quicker.
