What Makes This Recipe So Good
It’s no secret we’re big fans of one-pan meals around here. Can you blame us? They’re typically super easy, plus the fewer dishes you have to use (and clean), the better. All of the cooking in this salmon recipe takes place in the same skillet, so get excited!The flavors in this recipe are SOSOSOSO good. SO GOOD. SO! GOOD! It’s seriously restaurant quality. Vaguely reminiscent of our marry me chicken with the rich alfredo-esque parmesan cream sauce, but it’s got just a little more kick thanks to the roasted red peppers. This might be my new favorite salmon recipe ever. Like… EVER. It’s not overwhelmingly “fishy”, either, so it’s a great option for your picky eaters. Yup, even your salmon-haters will love it!This is one of those entrees that tastes amazing with basically any side. Keep things keto/low carb with cauliflower rice or palmini pasta. If that’s not your thing, serve it over rice, mashed potatoes, couscous, or traditional pasta. If you want to go green, try it with air fryer broccoli, sautéed green beans, or a little shaved brussels sprouts salad.
Chef’s Tips
Fish cooks really quickly, so you want to be careful not to overcook it. If you’re not sure how to tell when the salmon is done, keep these in mind. 1) Cut into the thickest part – it should be more of an opaque pink than a translucent red. 2) You want it to flake when you press on it with a fork. 3) It should be anywhere from 120° Fahrenheit (for medium rare) to 145° Fahrenheit (for well-done salmon). It’ll keep cooking a little while it rests, so you’ll want to take it out of the skillet when the thermometer reads roughly 5° lower than your desired end-temperature.Like fish, garlic also cooks really quickly. 30 to 60 seconds is all you need to get it nice and fragrant. Much more than that and you’ll end up with bitter garlic that throws off the flavors of the salmon and red pepper sauce.To get a really crispy crust on your salmon, pat the fillets totally dry before seasoning them. Also, don’t move them around in the pan if you can help it. If you move them too much, they won’t develop that beautiful crust.
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