Description
This Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Salmon is a delightful and easy-to-make skillet dish featuring perfectly seared salmon fillets topped with a luscious, creamy sauce made from roasted red peppers, smoked paprika, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Enhanced with garlic, spinach, and a hint of lemon juice, this dish offers rich flavors and a creamy texture, perfect for a satisfying gluten-free main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained and finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season and Sear the Salmon: Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for 4–5 minutes on each side until cooked through and golden brown. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Lower the heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the chopped roasted red peppers and smoked paprika, cooking for 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.
- Create Creamy Mixture: Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese. Stir gently until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy and thickened.
- Add Spinach and Lemon: Add the baby spinach to the skillet and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted. Stir in the fresh lemon juice for brightness and balance.
- Combine Salmon and Sauce: Return the seared salmon fillets to the pan, spooning the creamy sauce over the top. Simmer gently for 1–2 minutes to heat everything through and allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot. This dish pairs wonderfully with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread for a hearty meal.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream for heavy cream and omit the Parmesan cheese.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed before serving.
- Ensure salmon is cooked to your desired level of doneness; thicker fillets may require slightly longer searing time.
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor enhancement.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
