Description
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon is a delightful dish that combines perfectly cooked salmon with a rich, velvety red pepper sauce. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making it ideal for both casual dinners and special occasions. The luscious sauce made from roasted red peppers and coconut milk enhances the natural flavors of the salmon while keeping it moist and tender. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering taste, this dish is sure to impress your family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs salmon, cut into portions
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil (plus 1 Tbsp for the sauce)
- 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
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat dry the salmon and rub with avocado oil, garlic powder, paprika, and sea salt.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky.
- In a skillet, heat avocado oil over medium heat; sauté onions until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute; then transfer everything to a blender with roasted peppers and coconut milk.
- Blend until smooth and season with salt.
- Serve salmon topped with the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg