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Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon

Indulgent Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon for Cozy Nights

A delightful Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon dish combining comfort, health, and ease, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon skin-on
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil can substitute with olive oil
For the Sauce
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Roasted Red Peppers jarred or homemade
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk can substitute with heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt adjust to taste
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes optional
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach optional, can substitute with any leafy green
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley or Basil chopped
  • 1 wedge Lemon for serving

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • High-powered Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add 1 chopped yellow onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Transfer the sautéed onions and garlic into a high-powered blender. Add 1 cup of roasted red peppers, 1 cup of coconut milk, and a pinch of sea salt. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
  3. In the same skillet, heat another tablespoon of avocado oil over medium heat. Once hot, place 2 skin-on salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down. Cook undisturbed for about 6 minutes.
  4. Carefully turn the salmon fillets over and cook for an additional 4 minutes or until they reach your desired level of doneness, then let the salmon rest in the skillet for 10 minutes.
  5. Pour the blended sauce back into the skillet over medium-low heat, stirring gently to warm it through. Add optional cherry tomatoes and baby spinach, stirring until the spinach wilts.
  6. To serve, plate the salmon fillets and spoon the creamy roasted red pepper sauce over the top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. To reheat, use a low oven temperature to warm gently.

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