Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon Recipe – Delicious & Easy
If you’re searching for a comforting yet impressive dish, this Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon recipe is your answer! Perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this dish combines flaky salmon with a rich, creamy roasted red pepper sauce that’s bursting with flavor. The delightful aroma will fill your kitchen, drawing everyone to the table. It’s not only easy to make but also packed with nutrients, making it a healthy choice for any meal. You can even prepare the sauce ahead of time for a quick dinner solution on hectic nights. Dive into this culinary adventure and watch as it quickly becomes a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs salmon, cut into portions
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 5 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (16 oz) roasted red peppers, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- Optional: cherry tomatoes and baby spinach
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in roasted red peppers, coconut milk, and salt. Let simmer.
- Season salmon with sea salt, garlic powder, and paprika.
- In another skillet, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat and cook salmon skin-side down until golden brown (4–5 minutes per side).
- Pour the sauce over the cooked salmon; add cherry tomatoes and spinach if desired. Warm through before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 80mg