Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon: An Easy Indulgent Dinner Delight
A delicious and easy-to-make salmon dish featuring a creamy roasted red pepper sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, pureed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place the salmon in the pan skin-side down and sear for about 3-4 minutes.
- Turn the salmon over and add the pureed roasted red peppers and heavy cream to the pan.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy your creamy roasted red pepper salmon.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or a fresh salad.
- Feel free to use fresh red peppers if roasted ones are not available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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