Description
Easy Coconut Curry Salmon is a delightful dish that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. This recipe features succulent salmon fillets simmered in a creamy coconut curry sauce, infused with aromatic spices and fresh herbs. Perfect for any occasion, this meal not only pleases the palate but also invites conversation around the dinner table. Whether you’re hosting guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish is sure to impress with its amazing flavor and vibrant presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mix of colors)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping bell peppers, mincing garlic, and grating ginger.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil. Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add sliced bell peppers and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Pour in coconut milk, curry powder, and lime juice; stir well and let it simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down into the sauce; cook for 6-8 minutes until opaque and flaking easily.
- Serve salmon topped with curry sauce; garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg