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To make the Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter, you need some key ingredients. You will need 4 salmon fillets, coconut milk, red curry paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, garlic, butter, olive oil, spinach, salt, and pepper. Fresh cilantro and lime wedges are great for garnish too. These ingredients create a rich and tasty dish.

Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter (One-Pan)

Elevate your dinner game with this Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter recipe that's bursting with flavor and quick to prepare. In just one pan, you'll create a delightful dish that combines crispy salmon with a rich coconut curry sauce. Perfect for impressing family and friends, this simple recipe is packed with tips for achieving the ideal texture and taste. Ready to make dinner time your favorite adventure? Click to explore the full recipe and get cooking!
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Ingredients
  

4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)

1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk

2 tablespoons red curry paste

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 tablespoon brown sugar

2 tablespoons lime juice

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup baby spinach

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh cilantro, for garnishing

Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions
 

In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, red curry paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice until fully combined. Set aside.

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then place them skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for about 4 minutes, or until the skin is crispy.

      Carefully flip the salmon fillets and add the minced garlic and butter to the pan. Sauté for about 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant.

        Pour the coconut curry mixture into the skillet, gently spooning it over the salmon. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 5–6 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

          Stir in the baby spinach during the last 2 minutes of cooking until just wilted.

            Remove from heat and let the dish cool slightly.

              - Presentation Tips: Plate the salmon fillets with the creamy sauce poured generously over them. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for added zest. Serve with steamed jasmine rice or naan to soak up the delicious sauce.

                Prep Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 25 mins | Servings: 4