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Easy Pan Seared Salmon with Red Pepper Sauce

Crispy pan seared salmon served with a creamy roasted red pepper parmesan sauce.Easy one-pan dinner ready in 30 minutes.Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets approximately 6 ounces each
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • Seasoning salt or all-purpose seasoning blend
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Optional Garnishes
  • Additional freshly grated parmesan
  • Chopped fresh parsley
  • Chopped fresh chives

Instructions
 

  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Generously season both sides with seasoning salt or your favorite all-purpose seasoning blend.
  • Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Once the oil is hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Sear for about 4 minutes until the skin becomes crisp and golden.
  • Carefully flip the salmon and cook another 2 to 4 minutes depending on thickness and preferred doneness.
  • Transfer the cooked salmon to a plate and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and pour chicken broth into the skillet. Scrape up all the flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Simmer the broth until reduced by about half, then pour it into a bowl and reserve.
  • Return the skillet to medium heat and melt the butter.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in the roasted red peppers, lemon juice, heavy cream, and reserved reduced broth.
  • Bring the sauce to a gentle boil and simmer for approximately 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Remove the skillet from heat and stir in freshly grated parmesan cheese until smooth.
  • Return the salmon fillets to the skillet and spoon the creamy red pepper sauce over the top.
  • Serve the Pan Seared Salmon with Red Pepper Sauce immediately with rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or roasted vegetables.

Notes

  • Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
  • Chicken broth can be replaced with vegetable broth if preferred.
  • Serve with garlic mashed potatoes, buttered pasta, steamed broccoli, or roasted asparagus.
  • Skinless salmon fillets can also be used.