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?
SALMON IN ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE VIDEO TUTORIAL
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.
You'll also love these easy salmon recipes:
- Salmon Burgers with Avocado Salsa
- Easy Salmon Patties
- Lemon-Rosemary Salmon
- Salmon Pasta with Spinach
- Spinach Stuffed Salmon
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
- ½ cup Half & Half or heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes or to taste
- ¼ 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.
Nikki says
Always a success with my home. I like adding some extra pepper, paprika and cayenne pepper to my sauce. My boyfriend tells me he feels as if he is in a restaurant when I make this for him.
Tania Sheff says
That's so nice to hear! Thanks, for the rating, Nikki!
Andy Kerr says
Tasty and quick. After one try, I’d be happy to make this again, but I’d perhaps bake the salmon at the same time as I was roasting the peppers, then flake it into the sauce. I might try adding a pinch of saffron, and/or a little bit of chilli next time too. Thanks - great addition to the repertoire.
Tania Sheff says
Thanks, Andy!
Paula Hardeman says
I was looking for a new salmon recipe. This looked so good I made it. It was very simple to make and was delicious. I didn't have spinach on hand so Iused sweet peppers, sweet onions and French cut green beans.
Tania Sheff says
That's great to hear, Paula!
Catherine says
What do you suggest can be used in place of the spinach due to an allergy to it?
Tania Sheff says
Hi Catherine! Just skip the spinach. Happy cooking!
Joan-n-TN says
My neighbor prepared this for my early birthday dinner and it was scrumptious and she served it with a lemony couscous. I watched her as she cooked it and it was quite a simple recipe but so satisfying. Leftovers went home with me my dinner the next day and she took the remaining with her to work for lunch.
Tania Sheff says
Awesome! Thanks Joan! And happy belated birthday!
Joan-n-TN says
Thank you!
Morgan says
I love this recipe and make it all the time. It comes together so quick!
Tania Sheff says
Thank you so much, Morgan!