Creamy Spinach and Roasted Red Pepper Salmon Delight
A culinary masterpiece featuring tender salmon fillets in a creamy sauce with spinach and roasted red peppers.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 fillets Salmon Fillets Each fillet should be about 6 ounces.
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach Sauté until wilted.
- 1 cup Roasted Red Peppers Jarred or homemade, chopped.
- 1 cup Heavy Cream For the creamy sauce.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 small Onion Finely chopped.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper Freshly cracked.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Ensure salmon fillets are thawed and pat dry.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
- Add fresh spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add roasted red peppers and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a separate skillet, heat remaining olive oil and season salmon with salt and pepper. Cook salmon for 4-5 minutes on one side.
- Flip salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Transfer salmon to the creamy sauce and spoon sauce over the top.
- Cook together for an additional 2-3 minutes on low heat.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the dish before serving.
- Serve hot with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently.