Spiced Coconut Salmon Recipe

This Spiced Coconut Salmon Recipe is a savory and slightly sweet dish that's perfect for a quick dinner. The salmon is seared and served in a fragrant coconut sauce that's seasoned with paprika and other spices.

5m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

2

Servings

Ingredients

2 salmon fillets

1/2 cup coconut milk

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Step 2

Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets and cook for 3 minutes on each side, until nicely seared.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Step 5

Add the coconut milk, paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes, until the sauce is slightly thickened.

Step 6

Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.