Skillet Salmon with Curry-Lemon Cream
Skillet Salmon with Curry-Lemon Cream pairs rich, flaky fish with a velvety sauce scented with mild curry, bright lemon, and a whisper of ginger. The balance of warmth and citrus lets the salmon shine without overpowering it. Serve this cozy, weeknight-friendly dish with rice or greens when you want something elegant yet comforting.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet Salmon with Curry-Lemon Cream, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 83 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
In a skillet, mix the cream, curry powder, lemon juice, and ginger, then bring it to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Lower the heat to low and gently slide the salmon into the cream.
- 3
Cover and simmer until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 12 minutes depending on the thickness of the fillets; flip 1 to 2 times during cooking.
- 4
Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 357.1 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 25.54 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 1.15 g 0%
- Total Fat 25.17 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 12.98 g High 65%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 120.98 mg High 40%
- Sodium 111.97 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.78 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 57.95 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.82 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 486.28 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 16.69 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Skillet Salmon with Curry Lemon Cream is made with 6 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Curry Powder, Ground Ginger, Heavy Cream, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 357.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet Salmon with Curry-Lemon Cream made of?
- The main ingredients are Curry Powder, Ground Ginger, Heavy Cream, Lemon Juice, Salmon. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Skillet Salmon with Curry-Lemon Cream?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 357.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet Salmon with Curry-Lemon Cream easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Skillet Salmon with Curry-Lemon Cream healthy?
- Skillet Salmon with Curry-Lemon Cream has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 357.1 calories and 25.54 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 12.98 g (65% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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