Garam Masala Seared Salmon with Coconut-Curry Butter

Garam Masala Seared Salmon with Coconut-Curry Butter
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    150

Experience the vibrant flavors of South India with this exquisite seared salmon recipe. Wild Alaskan salmon fillets are infused with aromatic garam masala and served with a luscious coconut-curry butter sauce. A true culinary delight!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    3 g
  • Cholesterol
    156 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    37 g
  • Saturated Fat
    23 g
  • Sodium
    486 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    48 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Prepare the Coconut-Curry Butter: In a saucepan, combine white wine, heavy cream, and coconut milk. Season with curry powder. (2 minutes)

02

Step

Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the mixture to gently simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup. (Approximately 10 minutes)

03

Step

Reduce heat to low and whisk in the cold butter, a few pieces at a time, ensuring each addition is fully incorporated before adding more. Be careful not to let the sauce boil, as this will cause it to separate. (5 minutes)

04

Step

Once all the butter is incorporated, season to taste with salt and set aside in a warm place.

05

Step

Prepare the Salmon: Heat vegetable oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer and is nearly smoking. (3 minutes)

06

Step

While the oil is heating, season both sides of the salmon fillets with garam masala and salt. (1 minute)

07

Step

Sear the Salmon: Carefully place the seasoned salmon fillets in the hot pan and sear for 3-4 minutes on one side, until golden brown and crispy. (3-4 minutes)

08

Step

Turn the salmon over and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. (2-3 minutes)

09

Step

Drain briefly on paper towels to remove any excess oil.

10

Step

Serve: Immediately serve the seared salmon with a generous portion of the coconut-curry butter sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.

For the best flavor, use high-quality, fresh salmon. Wild Alaskan king salmon or Copper River salmon are excellent choices when in season.
The coconut-curry butter sauce can be made ahead of time and gently reheated before serving. Be sure to keep the heat low to prevent separation.
Adjust the amount of curry powder to suit your taste preference. Start with less and add more as needed.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can whisk in a small amount of cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water) during the reduction process.
Serve with a side of steamed rice or roasted vegetables to complete the meal.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 50 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Andreane Williamson

    My family loved this! Even my picky eaters enjoyed it.

  • Patrick Reichel

    The cooking times were perfect. My salmon was cooked perfectly.

  • Arlene Marvin

    The garam masala adds such a unique flavor to the salmon. I'll definitely make this again.

  • Gilberto Schumm

    I found the sauce a little too rich, so I added a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten it up.

  • Emmie Conroy

    I used sockeye salmon and it worked great.

  • Phoebe Dare

    Easy to follow instructions and a delicious result!

  • Bo Welch

    This recipe is restaurant-quality! The sauce is divine.

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