Salmon in Roasted Pepper Sauce: A Juicy Homemade Delight
Experience a delightful blend of flavors with this juicy salmon recipe, enhanced by a surprisingly simple roasted pepper sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting, Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the bell peppers on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 20-25 minutes until they are charred and tender.
- Once roasted, place the peppers in a blender with garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat and sear the salmon on both sides until golden brown.
- Transfer the salmon to a plate and pour the roasted pepper sauce over the top. Serve warm.
Notes
- For spiciness, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, roasted pepper sauce, homemade, recipe