Description
This Salmon in Roasted Pepper Sauce is a quick and elegant meal that combines tender salmon fillets with a creamy roasted red pepper and spinach sauce. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions, it’s a flavorful and healthy dish that pairs well with pasta, rice, or vegetables.
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
- Additional salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the Salmon: Sprinkle the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Salmon: Heat olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the salmon flesh-side down and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add diced roasted red peppers and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add Spinach: Add baby spinach and cook until wilted.
- Combine Remaining Ingredients: Reduce heat to low, then stir in Half & Half, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, parsley, and season with additional salt and pepper. Let simmer gently.
- Reintroduce Salmon: Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning sauce over the fillets.
- Serve: Pair with pasta, rice, or vegetables of your choice.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, simmer longer or add a cornstarch slurry.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
