Description
Parchment Baked Roasted Red Pepper Salmon is a delightful dish that combines succulent salmon fillets with a vibrant roasted red pepper sauce, all wrapped in parchment for easy clean-up. This flavorful recipe takes minimal prep time and results in a healthy meal bursting with nutrients. Perfect for both casual family dinners and elegant gatherings, this dish impresses with bold Mediterranean flavors and a simple cooking method. Elevate your dining experience by serving it with creamy tzatziki and fresh herbs, making every bite memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 jar (16 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 small potatoes, very thinly sliced
- 4 (6-8 ounce) salmon fillets
- Fresh dill and basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a blender, combine the roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, honey, garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- On each piece of parchment paper, layer thinly sliced potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Place one salmon fillet on top and spoon sauce over it.
- Seal the parchment packets tightly, place them on a baking sheet, and bake for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Serve hot with tzatziki sauce topped with fresh dill and basil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg