Description
This Perfect Roasted Salmon recipe features tender, flaky salmon fillets enhanced by a flavorful curry leaf butter sauce. Oven-roasted to perfection, the salmon is seasoned with garlic, lemon juice, and a hint of chili flakes, delivering a fragrant and delicious seafood dish ideal for a quick and elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 pieces Salmon Fillets (6 oz each), skin-on
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 pinch Chili Flakes (optional)
Curry Leaf Butter Sauce
- 10-12 curry leaves
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the salmon.
- Melt the Butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until it becomes foamy, which will serve as the base for your flavorful sauce.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the butter and sauté for about 30 seconds until aromatic and fragrant, enhancing the butter with garlic flavor.
- Add Curry Leaves: Stir in the curry leaves and allow them to sizzle in the butter for about one minute to release their distinct aroma into the sauce.
- Finish the Butter Sauce: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice. Season the mixture with salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and optional chili flakes to balance flavors.
- Prepare Salmon Fillets: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet for easy cleanup and even roasting.
- Season the Salmon: Drizzle olive oil evenly over the salmon fillets, then season each piece generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Apply Curry Leaf Butter: Spoon the prepared curry leaf butter mixture over the top of each salmon fillet, ensuring an even coating for maximum flavor.
- Roast the Salmon: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the salmon for 12-15 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
- Rest the Salmon: Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes to allow the juices to redistribute for optimal tenderness.
- Serve with Extra Butter: Drizzle any remaining curry leaf butter from the saucepan over the cooked fillets to enhance richness.
- Garnish and Serve: Serve immediately, optionally garnished with additional fresh curry leaves or lemon wedges for added brightness and presentation.
Notes
- Skin-on salmon fillets help retain moisture during roasting.
- Use fresh curry leaves, which are key to the authentic flavor of the butter sauce.
- Adjust chili flakes to your preferred heat level or omit for a milder dish.
- Patting salmon dry before roasting ensures a better sear and crisp skin if desired.
- Letting salmon rest after roasting helps keep it juicy and tender.
- For extra flavor, lemon wedges can be served alongside for squeezing over the salmon.
