Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon Recipe, a delightful blend of crispy salmon and a velvety roasted red pepper sauce. This dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. With its vibrant colors and creamy texture, it’s not just a meal; it’s an experience. Easy to prepare and versatile, you can make it ahead of time or customize it with your favorite ingredients. Whether you’re serving it with quinoa salad or garlic mashed potatoes, this salmon recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs salmon, cut into portions
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 5 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (16 oz) jar roasted red peppers, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- Optional: 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- Optional: 5 oz baby spinach
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in roasted red peppers and let cook briefly.
- Blend the mixture with coconut milk until smooth to create the sauce.
- In another skillet, heat remaining avocado oil and season salmon portions with sea salt, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook skin-side down until crispy, then flip and cook until fully done.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the cooked salmon in the skillet. If using cherry tomatoes or spinach, toss them in now and simmer for five minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg