Description
Creamy roasted red pepper salmon is a delightful dish that perfectly blends succulent salmon fillets with a rich, velvety sauce made from sweet roasted red peppers and fragrant herbs. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also offers an impressive presentation ideal for any occasion, from casual family dinners to elegant date nights. Each bite envelops you in warmth, making it a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the roasted red peppers.
- Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in chopped roasted red peppers and heavy cream; simmer gently until slightly thickened.
- Add seasoned salmon fillets to the skillet, cover, and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until opaque and flaky.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the salmon and sprinkle fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg