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.
DJS says
I’ve made this a zillion times! I bake my salmon instead of frying. Served with linguine and broccoli on the side. Always a delicious hit!
Tania Sheff says
Thank you so much for reporting back, DJS! I am glad you liked it!
Maggie says
Hi Tania,
Can you make a head about 2 hours and keep warm?
Thanks, Maggie
Tania Sheff says
Hi Maggie! Yes, you can totally do that.
Bunny Galletly says
I haven't made this yet but it looks delicious. Under Nutrition, is the sodium count of 2345 mg correct? It seems very high for one serving.
Tania Sheff says
Hi Bunny! I am not sure about the sodium level. I simply put all the ingredients into a nutrition calculator, which comes up with these quantities. You can try using an online nutrition calculator (My Fitness Pal) and double-check the results. Happy cooking!
Vanessa P. says
Delicious recipe! Served it with pasta and it was amazing. Thank you!
Tania Sheff says
Thanks, Vanessa!
Deborah Burleigh says
Thank You so much for sharing this amazing recipe. I am trying to implement fish into my diet for health reasons. I am definitely a "fish hater." Made this tonight and it was so amazing and to my surprise, Yum!!! It was also a huge hit with the family. Delicious!
Tania Sheff says
Thanks, Deborah! It means a lot to me!
The Great Throwdini says
It was what I expected and more. Thank you for the recipe.
Tania Sheff says
Thank you so much!