{"id":"394320d1-e16e-4d5f-8362-0cee27afad9a","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/394320d1-e16e-4d5f-8362-0cee27afad9a","source_url":"https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/14154-salmon-peperonata","title":"Salmon Peperonata","description":"This simple, satisfying weeknight dish will wow you with its balance and depth.","servings":4,"servings_text":"Serves 4","total_time":"PT55M","ingredients":[{"text":"1 (2-pound) skinless center-cut salmon fillet, 1 to 1½ inches thick","item":"(2-pound) skinless center-cut salmon fillet, 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick","quantity":1},{"text":"1¾ teaspoons table salt, divided","item":"table salt","quantity":1.75,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1 teaspoon pepper","item":"pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling","item":"extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus extra for drizzling"},{"text":"1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into ¼-inch-wide strips","item":"red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips","quantity":1},{"text":"1 yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into ¼-inch-wide strips","item":"yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips","quantity":1},{"text":"1 onion, halved and sliced ¼ inch thick","item":"onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick"},{"text":"6 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":6,"preparation":"crushed and peeled"},{"text":"1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes","item":"(14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes","quantity":1},{"text":"2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, plus extra for sprinkling, plus 4 teaspoons brine","item":"capers, rinsed, plus extra for sprinkling, plus 4 teaspoons brine","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus extra for sprinkling","item":"red pepper flakes","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"plus extra for sprinkling"},{"text":"1½ teaspoons lemon juice","item":"lemon juice","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ cup chopped fresh basil","item":"chopped fresh basil","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Cut salmon crosswise into 4 equal fillets. Pat salmon dry with paper towels and sprinkle with ¾ teaspoon salt and pepper."},{"number":2,"text":"Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add bell peppers, onion, garlic, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"Stir in tomatoes and their juice, capers and brine, and pepper flakes. Continue to cook, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper to taste."},{"number":4,"text":"Reduce heat to medium-low. Nestle salmon into peperonata, skinned side down. Cover and cook until centers of fillets are still translucent when checked with tip of paring knife and register 125 degrees (for medium-rare), 10 to 15 minutes."},{"number":5,"text":"Drizzle lemon juice over salmon. Sprinkle with basil and extra pepper flakes. Serve, drizzled with extra oil."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T13:45:28.073681+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T13:45:28.073681+00:00"}