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One-Pan Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter – A Rich, Flavorful Dinner in 30 Minutes

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One-Pan Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter features seared salmon fillets simmered in a rich coconut curry sauce, finished with a drizzle of garlic butter and fresh herbs. A bold, comforting dinner in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or canola)

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • ½ small onion, finely diced

  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

  • 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste

  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk

  • Juice of ½ lime

  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or Thai basil, chopped

  • Optional: melted garlic butter for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Sear in oil over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side. Set aside.

  2. Reduce heat. In same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant.

  3. Stir in curry paste and cook 1 minute. Add coconut milk and simmer 3–5 minutes.

  4. Return salmon to pan. Simmer 5–7 minutes, spooning sauce over fillets.

  5. Remove from heat. Add lime juice and fresh herbs. Drizzle with garlic butter if using.

  6. Serve hot with rice or greens.

Notes

  • Add spinach or bell peppers for more veggies.

  • Use shrimp or tofu as a variation.

  • Store sauce and salmon separately for best leftovers.

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