Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon, a dish that effortlessly combines crispy salmon with a luxurious red pepper sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe showcases the rich taste of roasted red peppers blended with creamy coconut milk, creating a delightful contrast that will leave everyone wanting more. Simple to prepare and adaptable to your preferences, you can easily swap proteins or add seasonal vegetables. Serve it over quinoa or rice for a wholesome meal that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs salmon fillets
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 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: cherry tomatoes and baby spinach
Instructions
- Heat 1 Tbsp avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Blend in roasted red peppers and coconut milk; simmer on low heat.
- Season with garlic powder, paprika, and sea salt.
- In another skillet, heat remaining avocado oil over medium-high. Season salmon and sear skin-side down until golden brown; flip to cook through.
- Pour sauce over cooked salmon; add cherry tomatoes and spinach if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg