Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon Recipe – Delicious & Easy! This delightful dish brings together perfectly seared salmon and a luscious roasted red pepper sauce, creating a meal that’s both satisfying and visually stunning. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at your dinner table. With the option to customize with fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes and spinach, you can tailor it to your taste. Plus, it’s healthy and dairy-free friendly! Enjoy this vibrant meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- 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 Tbsp avocado oil
- 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
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 5 ounces baby spinach
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season salmon fillets with salt, garlic powder, and paprika. Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the salmon skin-side down for 3–4 minutes per side until crispy.
- For the sauce, sauté onions in avocado oil until translucent. Add garlic and cook briefly. Blend in drained roasted red peppers and coconut milk until smooth.
- Pour sauce over the salmon in a baking dish. Top with optional cherry tomatoes and spinach if desired. Bake for 15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz salmon with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg