Broiled Salmon with Sweet Red Pepper Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavor-packed Broiled Salmon with Sweet Red Pepper Sauce recipe. Featuring succulent salmon fillets broiled to perfection and topped with a vibrant, smoky-sweet red pepper sauce, this dish is as impressive as it is easy to prepare. The sauce, made with roasted red bell peppers, garlic, honey, and a hint of smoked paprika, adds a rich depth of flavor that perfectly complements the natural richness of the salmon. With just 15 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking, this quick and healthy meal is perfect for busy evenings yet sophisticated enough for entertaining. Garnished with fresh parsley and served alongside roasted vegetables or quinoa, this dish is a beautiful fusion of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 medium (roasted and peeled) red bell peppers
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven's broiler and position a rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease it with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over them and season both sides with salt and black pepper. Place the fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Broil the salmon for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The top should be lightly browned. Remove from the oven and set aside.
While the salmon is cooking, prepare the sweet red pepper sauce. Add the roasted red bell peppers, garlic cloves, honey, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and water to a blender or food processor. Blend until the sauce is smooth.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed. If the sauce is too thick, add another tablespoon of water to thin it out slightly.
Transfer the sauce to a small saucepan and heat over low heat until warm, about 2-3 minutes.
Plate the salmon fillets and generously spoon the sweet red pepper sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as roasted vegetables, quinoa, or a crisp green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1672 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.1 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 2923 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.2 g | ||
| Protein | 145.4 g | 291% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 680 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
