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This Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter is full of Thai flavors and so simple. Made with flavorful Thai curry paste, creamy coconut milk, and a quick homemade curry powder. The salmon is seasoned, broiled until crispy, and then served in a creamy curry sauce with spicy chili garlic butter. A side of rice soaks up all that yummy coconut curry sauce, so delicious.
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Looking back at all the years of recipes, there is so much variety, flavor, and color. When I started HBH just after turning 19, I had no idea what I was doing, or really how to cook for that matter. I truly was learning by doing and having a lot of fun experimenting with new flavors.
When I look back at the first year of recipes, I cringe at the photos, but you know what’s kind of funny? While the recipes are written poorly for sure, the ideas are honestly pretty solid and so creative.
My mind must have been so full of brand new ideas back then. I wasn’t afraid to try anything!
The other week I was reminded about an old Thai salmon burger that I had made. The flavors sounded so interesting and really delicious. I decided then that I wanted to do some kind of Thai curry with salmon.
Originally, this recipe looked a little different. But as I was cooking, I just kind of did what I often do, I winged it.
Somehow I ended up with caramelized curried salmon in the creamiest red curry sauce. The chili garlic butter was an afterthought, but it ended up MAKING the curry. Everything together is so delicious and flavorful.
Details – the salmon
Since I wanted to customize the flavors, I made my own curry powder for the salmon. I added lots of cumin and ginger with a touch of paprika, cayenne, and cinnamon. I think it’s the perfect blend.
I shared the recipe in the notes. Of course, you can also just use store-bought curry powder.
Once the salmon fillet is seasoned up on a pan, drizzle over the honey, then broil until crispy. This is my favorite easy, mess free, way to get salmon crispy on top.
The sauce
I kept the sauce really simple, butter, ginger, and lots of Thai red curry paste. Coconut milk keeps it creamy, and soy sauce adds a little salty flavor.
Finish cooking the salmon in the curry sauce so it stays really tender and flavorful.
Finish it up
Honestly, this chili garlic butter completes the dish. Is it needed, no, but it makes this salmon recipe really, really delicious.
Simply brown butter, golden garlic, and chili flakes and drizzle over the salmon just before serving. It really makes every bite melt in your mouth. A squeeze of lime juice is also delicious!
Add jasmine rice to complete the thai salmon curry…it’s essential for soaking up all that yummy curry sauce.
This is such a simple, wholesome, and Pinterest worthy meal. The perfect (non-boring) recipe to really keep things fun during the week. Oh and lastly, while it’s not traditional to Thai cooking, a side of fresh warm naan is especially delicious with this creamy curry sauce. Just an idea!
Looking for other dinner recipes? Here are my favorites:
Thai Black Pepper Chicken and Garlic Noodles
One Pot Stove-Top Mac and Cheese
Honey Garlic Salmon Soba Noodle Bowls
Coconut Milk Braised Black Pepper Chicken
Lastly, if you make this Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter
Ingredients
- 4 (4-6 ounce) salmon filets
- 2-3 tablespoons spicy curry powder , (homemade in notes)
- kosher salt and black pepper
- chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/4 cup Thai red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli
- 2 cups canned full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce , (or soy sauce)
- 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the broiler. 2. Place the salmon on a baking sheet and rub with olive oil, curry powder, and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the honey over the salmon. Broil until crisping on top, 3-5 minutes, watch closely. 3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt together 1 tablespoon butter, the curry paste, and ginger. Cook, 2-3 minutes until very fragrant. Add the broccoli, coconut milk, tamari or soy sauce, and fish sauce. Slide the salmon into the sauce and simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.4. Meanwhile, melt together 5 tablespoons butter, the garlic, and a pinch of chili flakes. Cook until the butter is browning and the garlic crisps. 5. Serve the salmon and sauce over bowls of rice. Drizzle the butter over the salmon and top with basil or cilantro.
Notes
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
kosher salt and black pepper Mix everything to combine. Makes 2-3 tablespoons.
Nutrition
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I make this at least once a week. So yummy
Hey Jocelyn,
Perfect! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe and taking the time to comment, so glad it was enjoyed.
Hi Tieghan! I’m prepping to make this for supper tonight – for maybe the 5th or 6th time – and just wanted to thank you for such a spectacular recipe. It’s easy, flavorful and my entire family loves it. THANK YOU!
Hey Karen,
Awesome! I am so glad to hear you have been enjoying this recipe, thanks so much for making it!
This recipe was so yummy! The only change I made was adding some fresh spinach because I didn’t have broccoli on hand but had everything else. I will definitely be making this again.
Hi Chelsea,
Wonderful! So glad to hear this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it!
Have a great weekend!
A weekly dinner for us to get more fish in our diet. So good every time and I make extra for salmon bowls the next day.
Hey there,
Thanks for making this recipe so often, I’m so glad it always turns out nicely. Have a great Thursday!
This meal was delicious. So flavourful.
It will be a regular meal in our household.
Hey Judy,
Thanks for giving this recipe a whirl, I’m so glad it turned out nicely. Have a great Thursday!
Just made this for the extended family for Christmas Day dinner, it turned out really nice and garnered lots of compliments! Made a couple small adjustments, doubled the recipe for one! Also did blanch the broccoli first, as a cook time of 3-5 minutes seems a bit too short to make them tender. The sauce turned out too thin too, so had to thicken it a bit with corn starch.
Have to say the honey glaced salmon fillets were fantastic when they came out of the broiler! I actually just served them straight out of the oven since they seemed finished and I didn’t want to overcook them. Maybe that had something to do with the sauce not thickening by itself? The butter/chili/garlic topping was delish!
Hey Lars,
Big thanks for making this recipe and sharing back. So glad it hit the spot!
Happy Holidays!
This is such a baller recipe. One of the many I have on repeat and a fan favorite. It’s easy and the flavors are delicious. Thank you!
Hey Kat,
Awesome! I appreciate you making this recipe so often and your comment, so glad it is always enjoyed!