CREAMY SPINACH AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALMON 🐟🌶️
📋 Ingredients:
2 salmon fillets skin on (about 1 lb.)
Salt and pepper to season
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. butter
3 cloves garlic, finely diced
4 oz. roasted red peppers, diced
4 cups fresh baby spinach
½ cup Half & Half or heavy cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes (optional, or to taste)
¼ cup chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
👩🍳 Directions:
1️⃣ Cook the Salmon:
Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the salmon fillets flesh-side down first for about 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking.
Once cooked, remove them from the pan and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Sauce:
In the same pan, add butter and diced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the roasted red peppers and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add the spinach and allow it to wilt, stirring occasionally.
3️⃣ Finish the Sauce:
Reduce the heat to low, then add Half & Half (or heavy cream), grated Parmesan, red pepper flakes, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a simmer.
4️⃣ Combine and Serve:
Return the salmon fillets to the pan and spoon the creamy spinach and roasted red pepper sauce over each fillet.
Serve over pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
⏱ Preparation time: 10 minutes
⏱ Cooking time: 20 minutes
⏱ Total time: 30 minutes
🔥 Calories: ~350 kcal per serving
🍽 Servings: 2 servings