Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon, a delightful dish that’s as easy to prepare as it is impressive. This recipe features perfectly seared salmon fillets paired with a velvety roasted red pepper sauce infused with garlic and coconut milk, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. It’s a versatile meal that can be dressed up for special occasions or enjoyed as a comforting weeknight dinner. Serve it over fluffy rice, with a fresh salad, or alongside roasted vegetables for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs salmon fillets
- 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 and spices (garlic powder, paprika)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat salmon dry and season with sea salt, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear salmon for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent, add garlic, then stir in roasted red peppers and coconut milk; bring to a simmer.
- Return the salmon to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg