Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon Recipe – Delicious & Easy
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon Recipe – Delicious & Easy. This rich and satisfying dish features perfectly seared salmon topped with a velvety roasted red pepper sauce, making it an ideal choice for both weeknight dinners and elegant gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs salmon fillets
- 3 Tbsp avocado oil
- 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, 5 ounces baby spinach
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 Tbsp avocado oil. Season salmon with salt, garlic powder, and paprika; sear skin-side down for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove salmon; add remaining avocado oil to the skillet along with onions. Sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes), then add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add roasted red peppers and coconut milk; blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over each piece, and add optional cherry tomatoes or spinach if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (about 170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg