Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon Recipe, a delightful dish that’s both easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion. This recipe features tender salmon fillets topped with a velvety roasted red pepper sauce made creamy with coconut milk. It’s a fantastic option for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. The vibrant colors and delicious taste will have everyone requesting seconds. Plus, it’s customizable—feel free to add vegetables or swap proteins to suit your preferences!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs salmon, cut into portions
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 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
- Cherry tomatoes (optional)
- Baby spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Stir in the roasted red peppers.
- Blend the mixture with coconut milk until smooth.
- In the skillet, season salmon with salt, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook skin-side down until crispy, then flip.
- Pour the sauce over the salmon and add cherry tomatoes or spinach if desired. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg