Description
Caribbean-style coconut curry salmon offers a delightful fusion of flavors that transports you straight to the tropics. This quick and easy recipe features tender salmon fillets simmered in a creamy coconut milk sauce, enriched with aromatic ginger, garlic, and vibrant red bell pepper. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish is not just a meal; it’s a culinary escape that can be ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping garlic, ginger, and red bell pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Pour in coconut milk and stir in curry powder until combined into a sauce.
- Add salmon fillets skin-side down; spoon sauce over them and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in red bell pepper and lime juice; cook for an additional couple of minutes until peppers are tender.
- Garnish with green onions and serve with rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg