Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (5–6 ounces each, skin-off)
Kosher salt for seasoning
Freshly ground black pepper for seasoning
2 teaspoons Caribbean-style curry powder for seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil for rubbing the fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil for searing
1 tablespoon curry powder stirred in the skillet
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 thinly sliced red bell pepper
1 thinly sliced green bell pepper
1 small white onion sliced into half-moons
6 cloves of finely minced or pressed garlic
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
6 sprigs of de-stemmed fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground Jamaican allspice
1 (14-ounce/400 ml) can of full-fat coconut milk
1 whole scotch bonnet pepper (optional, added whole for flavor)
Instructions
1-Gather all ingredients and prepare them: chop the onion into half-moons, mince the garlic finely, grate the ginger, and slice the bell peppers thinly to set yourself up for success.
2-Season the 4 salmon fillets with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons Caribbean-style curry powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, then rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
3-Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the seasoned salmon fillets until golden on both sides, then set them aside.
4-In the same skillet, add another 1 tablespoon olive oil and stir in 1 tablespoon curry powder for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5-Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, the sliced red and green bell peppers, and the sliced onion; sautΓ© for 3-4 minutes until they soften.
6-Stir in the 6 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger, 6 sprigs of de-stemmed fresh thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon ground Jamaican allspice; cook for 1-2 minutes until everything smells amazing.
7-Pour in the 1 (14-ounce/400 ml) can of full-fat coconut milk and stir well; optionally, add 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper for extra flavor, but keep it whole.
8-Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat, then return the salmon fillets and any juices to the skillet.
9-Spoon the sauce over the salmon and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes; remove the scotch bonnet pepper before serving.
10-Serve immediately, paired with jasmine rice or fresh vegetables for a complete meal.
Last Step:
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πΆοΈ Use the scotch bonnet pepper whole without cutting to add flavor without intense heat.
π Ensure salmon fillets are seared properly for a golden crust and tender interior.
π₯₯ Full-fat coconut milk provides richness and creaminess essential to authentic curry flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing, sautΓ©ing, simmering
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
