Baked One Pan Garlic Butter Coconut Salmon.

Baked One Pan Garlic Butter Coconut Salmon – an almost effortless meal! Made with rich salted butter, garlic, spicy jalapeño, fresh ginger, and creamy coconut milk. Broil the salmon first to get it nice and crispy, then finish it up by baking it in the coconut milk until perfectly cooked. I love to serve this saucy salmon over bowls of rice and top it off with a fresh avocado salsa. Just mix, bake, and serve—easy peasy!

I’ve been spending a lot of time chatting with you all lately—between the website, Instagram, and our new community page (if you’re on our email list, you know all about this!). It’s been amazing, and I truly love connecting with you all.

Hearing your stories—where you’re from, when you started following, your favorite recipes, and the ones you’re most excited about—is so much fun and really motivates me. I always learn something new from you!

One thing that’s clear across the board? You all want more dinners that come together easily: one-pan meals, sheet pan dinners, skillet recipes, and slow cooker favorites.

Effortless cooking is the goal—and I couldn’t agree more. Especially as we head into summer, simple and delicious is the way to go. This coconut milk salmon has fresh Thai-inspired flavors, a hint of spice, and a creamy avocado salsa on top. It’s bold, flavorful, and super easy to make!

These are the details

Ingredients – for the salmon

• salted butter
• salmon fillets
• honey
• garlic
• shallots
• jalapeño
• fresh thyme
• ground ginger, paprika, and cumin
• canned coconut milk
• tamari/soy sauce/fish sauce
• lime juice
• fresh Thai or sweet basil

Ingredients – for the salsa

• avocados
• mango chunks – optional, but I love the mango!
• lime zest and lime juice
• cilantro – or use more basil
• sea salt

Special Tools

You need an oven-safe baker or skillet, a salsa bowl, and then just the usuals!

Steps

Step 1: get the salmon crispy

Arrange a few tablespoons of butter in a baking dish or oven-safe skillet. Add the salmon. Drizzle the honey over the salmon. Season with salt and black pepper.

Place the salmon under the broiler and broil until the tops of the salmon are crisping up.

Step 2: add the flavor

Pull the salmon out. Now add the garlic, shallots, and jalapeños. Sprinkle over some thyme, ginger, paprika, and cumin.

Pour over the coconut milk. Add some tamari or use soy sauce or even fish sauce.

Step 3: finish baking

Add a few more tablespoons of butter to the salmon.

Bake the dish until the sauce is thickening and the salmon is cooked to your desired doneness. I usually bake for around 10 minutes.

Step 4: mix the salsa

Mix avocado chunks or slices with mango chunks, lime zest, and lime juice, plus fresh cilantro or basil. I like to add some sea salt too.

Step 5: serve

I like to serve the salmon and sauce over bowls of rice and with lots of sauce.

Then add the avocado salsa and top with fresh basil and cilantro…so good!

Looking for other dinner recipes? Here are some of my favorites: 

Thai Black Pepper Chicken and Garlic Noodles

One Pot Stove-Top Mac and Cheese

Honey Garlic Salmon Soba Noodle Bowls

Coconut Milk Braised Black Pepper Chicken

Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter

Lastly, if you make this Baked One Pan Garlic Butter Coconut Salmon, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!