Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon Recipe – Delicious & Easy. This dish is a perfect blend of crispy salmon and a rich, velvety sauce made from roasted red peppers and coconut milk. It’s an ideal choice for impressing guests or enjoying a comforting dinner at home. With its beautiful colors and satisfying taste, this recipe is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs salmon fillets
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ 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: 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 5 ounces baby spinach
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in the roasted red peppers and cook for an additional couple of minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender, add coconut milk and sea salt, then blend until smooth.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining avocado oil over medium-high heat. Season salmon with garlic powder, paprika, and sea salt before cooking skin-side down for about four minutes per side until golden brown.
- Once cooked through, pour the creamy sauce over the salmon and let it simmer briefly.
- If using cherry tomatoes or spinach, add them just until warmed through before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg