Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter 

This Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter is a vibrant fusion of Thai-inspired flavors and creamy indulgence. Salmon fillets are seasoned, broiled to achieve a crisp top, then bathed in a luscious coconut curry sauce flavored with fresh ginger, Thai red curry paste, and tamari or fish sauce. To finish, silky garlic chili-butter is drizzled on top, boosting richness and aroma. Served over rice or noodles—and optionally partnered with broccoli or greens—this dish offers a perfect balance of texture, spice, creaminess, and depth. It’s simple, weeknight-friendly, yet sophisticated enough to impress guests.

Ingredients (serves 4)

• Salmon fillets: 4 (about 6 oz each), seasoned with salt & pepper

• Olive oil: 1 Tbsp (for searing)

• Butter: 6 Tbsp, divided

• Garlic: 3–4 cloves, chopped

• Fresh ginger: 1 Tbsp, grated

• Thai red curry paste: ¼ cup

• Tamari or soy sauce: 2 Tbsp

• Fish sauce: 1 Tbsp (optional)

• Coconut milk: 2 cups full-fat

• Broccoli: optional, 1½ cups chopped

• Chili flakes: pinch (to taste)

• Honey: 2 Tbsp (optional, for balance)

• Fresh lime juice: to taste

• Fresh cilantro or basil: for garnish 

Directions

1. Season & broil salmon
   Pat fillets dry, rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Broil (or pan-sear) salmon skin-side down until tops crisp, about 3–5 minutes. Set aside.

2. Build the curry sauce
   In the same skillet, melt 1 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; sauté ~30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in red curry paste and cook ~1 min. Add coconut milk, tamari (and fish sauce if using), and honey. Bring to a gentle simmer. 

3. Finish salmon in sauce
   Slide salmon back into skillet. Add broccoli if using. Simmer 3–5 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and sauce thickens.

4. Make garlic-chili butter
   In a small pan, melt remaining 5 Tbsp butter with garlic and chili flakes. Cook until butter browns slightly and garlic crisps. 

5. Serve
   Place salmon with sauce over rice or noodles. Drizzle with garlic-chili butter and squeeze fresh lime juice. Garnish with cilantro or basil. 

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: ~760 kcal

• Total Fat: ~58 g

• Protein: ~41 g

• Carbohydrates: ~21 g