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easy butter salmon curry

Easy Butter Salmon Curry

Anna Chwistek
This one-pan dish has tons of flavor and a variety of spices and textures. Crispy seared salmon simmered in a rich, slightly spicy, creamy tomato sauce.
4.69 from 16 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 378 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 salmon fillets skinless
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp curry powder
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth or water
  • 1 tbsp garam masala paste
  • 3.5 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 can (14 oz/400 g) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup cream 20% fat
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • crushed chili flakes for serving
  • 2 tbsp toasted cashews for serving
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro for serving

Instructions
 

  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season all over with salt, pepper and sweet paprika.
  • Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large non-stick skillet set over medium high heat. Add the salmon fillets and sear, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add garlic, shallot and ginger. Cook until soft, 3 minutes. Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, curry powder and cayenne powder. Deglaze the skillet with vegetable broth, simmer for 1 minute while stirring and scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.
  • Add garam masala and tomato paste, stir until combined with garlic-ginger mixture.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and pour in cream. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. 
  • Add the remaining butter, and adjust salt to your own taste.
  • Nestle salmon in the sauce. Sprinkle with lemon juice and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until the salmon is just cooked through and the sauce is slightly thickened.
  • Top with toasted cashews and cilantro. Finish off with crushed chili flakes and black pepper. Serve with rice, naan and a cucumber salad drizzled with yogurt dressing. Enjoy!

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 36gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 994mgPotassium: 1339mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1142IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 4mg
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