Description
Indulge in a quick and flavorful culinary delight with this 30-Minute Coconut Salmon Curry. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines succulent salmon fillets with creamy coconut milk and aromatic spices, creating a rich meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying. Ready in just half an hour, it’s ideal for impressing dinner guests or simply treating yourself to something special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for sautéing)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil. Sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant.
- Add the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for about 4-5 minutes until crispy. Carefully flip the fillets.
- Sprinkle curry powder over the salmon while cooking on the other side for another 4-5 minutes until cooked through.
- Pour in the coconut milk, stirring gently to combine, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice into the curry, adjusting to taste.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving hot over rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce (approx. 7 oz total)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg