Description
Creamy coconut curry salmon dazzles palates with rich Indian-inspired flavors and tender fish swimming in silky sauce. Colorful bell peppers and aromatic spices create a delightful meal you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces/170 grams each)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a skillet over medium-high heat and warm olive oil. Generously season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until achieving a golden-brown exterior. Transfer cooked salmon to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, drizzle additional olive oil and introduce minced garlic and diced onions. Sauté until aromatic and translucent. Add sliced bell peppers and cook approximately 3 minutes until they become slightly softened.
- Incorporate red curry paste, ground turmeric, and crushed chili flakes into the vegetable mixture. Allow spices to bloom for one minute, releasing their intense flavors. Pour coconut milk and vegetable broth into the skillet, stirring thoroughly to create a smooth, fragrant sauce.
- Enhance the curry sauce with soy sauce and fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Reduce heat and let the sauce gently simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and develop complexity.
- Carefully nestle seared salmon fillets back into the simmering curry sauce. Spoon sauce over the fish and continue cooking 5-7 minutes until salmon reaches desired doneness and is thoroughly heated.
- Finish the dish by scattering fresh cilantro leaves over the top. Serve immediately alongside steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a lighter alternative.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality salmon for the most tender and flavorful result.
- Pat salmon dry before searing to ensure a golden, crispy exterior that locks in moisture.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing chili flakes and curry paste according to personal heat preference.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari for a celiac-friendly version of this dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg