Salmon and Angel Hair with Roasted Red Pepper–Parmesan Sauce
This dish pairs tender angel hair with flaky salmon, all coated in a creamy roasted red pepper and Parmesan sauce that’s bright, slightly smoky, and gently spicy from jalapeño. Fresh cilantro and chives add a herbaceous lift, making Salmon and Angel Hair with Roasted Red Pepper–Parmesan Sauce a special weeknight dinner or an elegant option for casual entertaining.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Salmon and Angel Hair with Roasted Red Pepper–Parmesan Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Blend the roasted red peppers in a food processor; move the mixture to a large cold skillet.
- 3
Stir chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup cilantro, cornstarch, jalapeño pepper, and garlic into the red pepper purée until well mixed. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Keep the sauce warm.
- 4
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair and olive oil to the boiling water, stirring occasionally, and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain.
- 5
Grill the salmon, skin-side up, on the preheated grill until the skin starts to loosen, about 5 minutes. Remove the skin, flip the salmon, and continue grilling until it flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Divide the angel hair pasta among 5 warm plates. Place a salmon fillet into each portion of pasta. Drizzle the red pepper sauce around the salmon onto the pasta. Garnish with 1 tablespoon cilantro and chives.
- Calories 514.22 kcal High 26%
- Protein 41.96 g Good Source 84%
- Carbohydrate 56.02 g 20%
- Total Fat 13.49 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 4.06 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 80.44 mg High 27%
- Sodium 697.44 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 3.2 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 4.31 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 165.85 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 3.24 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 575.51 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 55.88 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 3.81 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Salmon and Angel Hair with Roasted Red Pepper Parmesan Sauce is made with 11 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Angel Hair Pasta, Chicken Broth, Cornstarch, and Diced Jalapeño Peppers. Each serving provides about 514.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Salmon and Angel Hair with Roasted Red Pepper–Parmesan Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Angel Hair Pasta, Chicken Broth, Cornstarch, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Fresh Chives. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Salmon and Angel Hair with Roasted Red Pepper–Parmesan Sauce?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 514.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Salmon and Angel Hair with Roasted Red Pepper–Parmesan Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Salmon and Angel Hair with Roasted Red Pepper–Parmesan Sauce healthy?
- Salmon and Angel Hair with Roasted Red Pepper–Parmesan Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 514.22 calories and 41.96 g of protein, or 84% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 697.44 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.06 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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