Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon
Indulge in the delicious Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon, a dish that combines the rich flavors of roasted red peppers with tender salmon, all enveloped in a creamy coconut milk sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this easy recipe is family-friendly and customizable to suit your taste. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or a vibrant centerpiece for special occasions, this dish is sure to delight everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs salmon, cut into portions
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 5 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar roasted red peppers (16 oz), drained
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk (15 oz)
- Optional: 1 cup cherry tomatoes and 5 oz baby spinach
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of 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 simmer for five minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender along with coconut milk and blend until smooth.
- In the same skillet, heat another tablespoon of avocado oil over medium-high heat. Season salmon with sea salt, garlic powder, and paprika before cooking skin-side down until golden brown.
- Pour creamy sauce over cooked salmon; add cherry tomatoes and spinach if desired. Simmer for an additional five minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg