Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon Recipe – Delicious & Easy
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with this Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon Recipe – Delicious & Easy. This dish features perfectly cooked salmon drizzled with a luscious roasted red pepper sauce that’s both creamy and vibrant. The combination of savory flavors and beautiful colors makes it an ideal choice for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. It’s quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights, and offers the flexibility to customize ingredients based on your preferences. Whether served over rice or pasta, this salmon dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs salmon, cut into portions
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (plus extra to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ 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 avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent, then add minced garlic until fragrant.
- In a blender, combine roasted red peppers, garlic powder, paprika, and coconut milk; blend until smooth. Pour into the skillet and season with sea salt.
- Gently place salmon portions in the skillet, spoon sauce over each piece, cover, and cook for about 10–15 minutes until cooked through.
- If using cherry tomatoes and spinach, add during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Serve warm over rice or pasta, drizzled with leftover sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg