Description
Indulge in the exotic flavors of the Caribbean with this mouthwatering Coconut Curry Salmon recipe. Tender salmon fillets simmered in a rich coconut milk sauce infused with aromatic spices, creating a dish that’s both comforting and vibrant.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Curry Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger: Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Spice it up: Stir in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- Make the curry sauce: Add coconut milk, tomato paste, lime juice, and brown sugar. Simmer gently.
- Cook the salmon: Season fillets with salt and pepper, then simmer in the sauce for 10-12 minutes until cooked.
- Finish and serve: Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables.
- Adjust cayenne pepper for preferred spiciness.
- Enhance flavor with fresh lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 18 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 6 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
