Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon Recipe – Delicious & Easy. This dish features perfectly cooked salmon drizzled with a velvety roasted red pepper sauce made creamy with coconut milk. Ideal for impressing dinner guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight meal, this salmon recipe promises rich flavors and vibrant colors that will please everyone at the table. With its simplicity and make-ahead convenience, you can whip this up quickly, making it a perfect addition to your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs salmon, cut into individual portions
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil (divided)
- 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
- Sea salt and spices (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Transfer the onion-garlic mixture to a blender along with roasted red peppers and coconut milk. Blend until smooth.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of avocado oil over medium-high heat. Season salmon pieces with sea salt, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook skin-side down for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour the blended sauce over the salmon in the skillet and simmer briefly to meld flavors. Add optional cherry tomatoes or spinach if desired.
- Serve warm with your choice of sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of salmon (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg