Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon Recipe. This easy-to-make dish features tender salmon fillets paired with a rich, velvety sauce made from roasted red peppers and coconut milk. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe is not only family-friendly but also versatile. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or protein alternatives for a truly personalized meal experience. Whether you’re serving it alongside quinoa pilaf or a refreshing mixed green salad, this vibrant dish is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- 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 (16-oz) jar roasted red peppers, drained
- 1 (15-oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- Sea salt, to taste
- Optional: cherry tomatoes and baby spinach
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in roasted red peppers and coconut milk; let simmer gently to blend flavors.
- Season with sea salt, garlic powder, and paprika; adjust to taste.
- In another pan, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat; season salmon and cook skin-side down until crispy before flipping.
- Pour the red pepper sauce over the salmon; add optional tomatoes and spinach; simmer for a few minutes to meld flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon portion (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg