This Salmon in Roasted Pepper Sauce makes an absolutely scrumptious meal, worthy of a special occasion. Make this easy one-pan dinner in just 20 minutes!
I am so excited to share this deliciousness with you, guys! It’s really, really, really TASTY. The best part is that this Salmon in Roasted Pepper Sauce doesn’t require any fancy ingredients and won’t take much of your time.
I’ll let you in on a little secret. I am planning to cook this Salmon for a Valentine’s dinner this year. 🙂 What are you going to serve?
THIS SALMON IN ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE RECIPE IS KETO FRIENDLY.
ABOUT THE ROASTED PEPPERS
You'll need some roasted red peppers for this recipe. You can use store-bought, jarred roasted peppers, or roast the peppers yourself. Both options work well, so the choice is yours.
If you prefer to buy jarred roasted peppers, they are sold in all large grocery stores, usually located in the pickle aisle, or somewhere next to olives. You can also buy roasted peppers on Amazon.
HOW TO MAKE SALMON IN ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE
1.Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the salmon fillets flesh-side down first, for 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking. Once cooked, remove them from the pan and set aside.
3. To the same pan, add butter and garlic. Cook for 1 minute, add the roasted peppers, and cook for 2 more minutes.
4. Add the spinach and allow it to wilt.
5. Reduce the heat to low, and add Half & Half, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a simmer.
6. Return the salmon to the pan and spoon the sauce over each filet.
7. Serve over pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
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SALMON IN ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets skin on (about 1 lb.)
- Salt and pepper to season
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 3 cloves garlic finely diced
- 4 oz. roasted red peppers diced
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup Half & Half or heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes or to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the salmon fillets flesh-side down first, for 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking. Once cooked, remove them from the pan and set aside.
- To the same pan, add butter and garlic. Cook for 1 minute, add the roasted peppers, and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add the spinach and allow it to wilt.
- Reduce the heat to low, and add Half & Half, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Return the salmon to the pan and spoon the sauce over each filet.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Alright I struggle with cooking the most basic things lol but this dish was so good and so flavorful and EASY!! Also very quick which is great because I don’t like being in the kitchen too long anyway haha but I highly recommend this and can’t wait to try more recipes!!
Yay! I am glad you enjoyed it. Shariel!
Made this last night. Fantastic! Wondering about trying this sauce on chicken.
Thanks! Yes, this sauce pairs well with chicken and shrimp. 🙂
Yummy! Is the nutrition info for the whole meal or 1 serving?
Hi Courtney! The nutrition indicated is per serving. Please, keep in mind that the calories will vary based on how large your salmon pieces are and how much sauce is going to be leftover in the pan. Happy Cooking!
How is ot over 1,000 mg of salt?
Hi Lori! Thanks for catching that! I just fixed it.
This looks amazing. Any suggestions to cut calories and substitute something else for heavy cream?
Hi Natalie! You can use light half&half instead. Thanks and happy cooking!
Would using light coconut milk be a good substitute for the half & half/heavy cream?
Yes! I did try it with regular coconut milk and I liked it very much!