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Roasted Red Pepper Salmon

Delicious Roasted Red Pepper Salmon for Easy Weeknight Dinners

This Roasted Red Pepper Salmon delivers gourmet flavor in under 40 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets fresh or high-quality frozen
For the Smoky Sauce
  • 1 jar Jarred Roasted Red Peppers opt for homemade if possible
  • ½ cup Smoked Nuts (e.g., almonds or walnuts) choose unsalted
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream coconut cream can be a non-dairy alternative
  • 1 cup Tomatoes fresh or canned, without additives
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar (e.g., apple cider or balsamic) experiment with your favorite type
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika sweet paprika can work for milder taste
  • ½ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper adjust to spice preference
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil olive oil is a great substitute
  • to taste Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper season according to taste
For Garnishing
  • 1 whole Fresh Lemon squeeze before serving
  • to taste Fresh Herbs (e.g., parsley or basil) for extra color and flavor

Equipment

  • food processor
  • medium saucepan
  • Oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Blend Sauce: In a food processor, pulse the smoked nuts until roughly chopped. Add the jarred roasted red peppers, tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper. Blend until smooth.
  2. Heat Sauce: Pour the blended sauce into a medium saucepan and stir in the heavy cream. Heat over low flame for about 2 to 4 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Sear Salmon: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and heat avocado oil in an oven-safe skillet. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Sear the salmon skin-side down for 2 minutes, then flip and sear the flesh side for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Combine & Bake: Pour the smoky sauce over the salmon. Warm on the stove for about 2 minutes, then transfer to the oven. Bake for 10 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily.
  5. Rest & Serve: Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped herbs and lemon slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Make the sauce ahead of time to save prep time during cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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