A quick and elegant salmon dinner with a creamy roasted red pepper and Parmesan sauce, spinach, and a touch of pasta. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
Author:Sarah Peterson
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:20 min
Total Time:30 min
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Skillet
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound salmon fillets, skin removed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cups fresh spinach
Cooked pasta or rice, for serving
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
Add drained roasted red peppers to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Transfer roasted red peppers to a blender. Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using). Blend until smooth.
Pour the sauce back into the skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it.
Serve immediately over cooked pasta or rice.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, serve the salmon with rice or gluten-free pasta.
You can add other vegetables like asparagus or broccoli to the sauce.
Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.