Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon
Indulge in this Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon recipe that combines tender salmon fillets with a rich, velvety roasted red pepper sauce. This dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. The vibrant colors and delightful flavors make it a standout meal on any table. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this recipe features wholesome ingredients that are both satisfying and healthy. Whether you’re serving it on a weeknight or at a special gathering, this salmon dish is sure to delight everyone!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs salmon fillets
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (16-oz) jar roasted red peppers, drained
- 1 (15-oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- Optional: cherry tomatoes and baby spinach
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat avocado oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic; sauté for another minute until fragrant. Stir in roasted red peppers and warm through.
- Pour in coconut milk; season with sea salt, garlic powder, and paprika. Simmer gently.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- In another skillet, heat more avocado oil over medium-high heat. Season salmon with sea salt and cook skin-side down for about 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve salmon topped with the creamy sauce and optional cherry tomatoes and spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (about 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 489mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg