Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon Recipe – Delicious & Easy
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with this Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon Recipe. This dish features succulent salmon fillets, perfectly seared to golden crispness and topped with a rich, velvety roasted red pepper sauce. The blend of garlic, coconut milk, and sweet roasted peppers creates a flavor explosion that will impress your family and friends alike. Quick to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it alongside quinoa or a fresh salad for a complete meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs salmon (cut into portions)
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 cup yellow onion (chopped)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 jar roasted red peppers (16 oz, drained)
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk (15 oz)
- Sea salt and spices (to taste)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat avocado oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the drained roasted red peppers, then transfer to a blender with coconut milk. Blend until smooth.
- In the same skillet, heat more avocado oil over medium-high heat. Season salmon with sea salt, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook for about 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour the roasted red pepper sauce over the salmon and simmer for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon portion with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg