SALMON IN ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE

INGREDIENTS :  

• 2 salmon fillets skin on (about 1 lb.)
• Salt and pepper to season
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 3 cloves garlic finely diced
• 4 oz. roasted red peppers diced
• 4 cups fresh baby spinach
• ½ cup Half & Half or heavy cream
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes or to taste
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS :

• Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the salmon fillets flesh-side down first, for 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking. Once cooked, remove them from the pan and set aside.
• To the same pan, add butter and garlic. Cook for 1 minute, add the roasted peppers, and cook for 2 more minutes.
• Add the spinach and allow it to wilt.
• Reduce the heat to low, and add Half & Half, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a simmer.
• Return the salmon to the pan and spoon the sauce over each filet.
• Serve over pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.