Roasted Pepper Cream Salmon
A simple salmon dinner with a rich roasted pepper cream sauce, fresh lemon, and just enough comfort to make it feel special.
There is something about a simple roasted pepper sauce that instantly makes a dish feel elevated. The natural sweetness from the peppers, combined with garlic, butter, and a touch of cream, creates a rich base that pairs perfectly with salmon.
Finished under the broiler with a squeeze of fresh lemon, this is the kind of meal that feels restaurant quality but comes together with minimal effort. It is easy enough for a weeknight dinner, but still feels special enough to serve when you have people over.
Ingredients
- 3 mini bell peppers, red, yellow, and orange
- 1/4 cup onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Splash of heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Salmon fillets
- Fresh lemon
Instructions
- Place the peppers, onion, and garlic under the broiler. Roast until softened with a little color and light charring.
- Transfer the roasted vegetables to a blender. Add the chicken stock and blend until semi smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a pan over medium heat. Add the butter and a splash of heavy cream.
- Let the sauce simmer until slightly thickened and silky. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper, then place it under the broiler.
- Cook until the salmon is just done and lightly golden on top.
- Spoon the roasted pepper cream sauce onto a plate, place the salmon over the top, and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Serve With
- Steamed white rice
- Roasted vegetables or broccolini
- A simple green salad
- Rice noodles or herbed rice
Tip: Do not rush the roasting step. That slight char on the peppers adds depth and gives the sauce its signature flavor.
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