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Butter Salmon Curry

Indulge in Flavor: Easy Butter Salmon Curry Recipe

This Butter Salmon Curry is a quick and delicious dish that combines rich buttery salmon with a fragrant blend of spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: High Protein Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Skinless Salmon any firm white fish can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika smoked paprika can deepen flavor
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil olive oil or ghee can be used
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter divided
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Shallot finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Powder adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper omit for milder curry
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Turmeric optional
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
For the Liquid Base
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth or Water chicken broth for deeper flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Garam Masala Paste homemade blend recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes fresh tomatoes can substitute
  • ½ cup Cream coconut cream for non-dairy
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice lime juice as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Chili Flakes optional
For the Garnish
  • ¼ cup Toasted Cashews or peanuts
  • ¼ cup Chopped Cilantro or parsley

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry, season with salt, black pepper, and sweet paprika, and let rest while heating the skillet.
  2. Heat vegetable oil and butter in the skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Lower heat and add remaining butter. Sauté garlic, shallot, and ginger for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in cumin, curry powder, cayenne, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
  5. Deglaze with vegetable broth, scraping the bottom, and let simmer for 1 minute.
  6. Add garam masala paste, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and cream. Simmer until well combined and thickened.
  7. Return the salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and add lemon juice. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until cooked through.
  8. Garnish with cashews and cilantro. Serve over rice or with naan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients enhance flavor. Adjust spices to personal preference. Store leftovers properly.

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