“One year I hosted a Danish foreign exchange student, Mie. She wanted us to experience some of her favorite food, so she made this sauce and served it over poached salmon. It’s been a favorite of ours ever since and always brings back wonderful memories of her time with us!
“If you have a hand-held stick blender you can blend this directly in the saucepan. Otherwise, see How to Safely Purée Hot Soups and Sauces in a Blender. If you don’t have either one, no problem—serve chunky style.
“We usually serve it like Mie did, over poached salmon, but it’s also nice with grilled, broiled or pan-seared fillets.”
~ Bobbi
| Prep Time | |
| 5 minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 35 minutes |
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This is for those who want a change from tomato sauce. We use this light and healthful sauce over poached, grilled or pan-seared salmon, but you can also try it on any fish, chicken, potatoes, pasta or rice.
Tools:knife and cutting board, large (4 to 6-quart) saucepan, blender (optional)
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- 1 small onion
- 2 tablespoons high heat cooking oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 medium red bell peppers
- 1-1/2 cups broth (low sodium vegetable or chicken)
- 1 teaspoon salt (less if broth is salted)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons dried dill
- 1/2 lemon or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Finely chop the onion. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low or low heat. Add onion. Cook and stir occasionally while you continue.
- While onion cooks, Chop garlic and bell peppers. Add to onions then cook and stir another 5 minutes.
- Add broth, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Simmer uncovered until reduced by half, about 30 minutes. If needed, turn heat down to keep at a simmer.
- Purée in a blender (See Chef's Tips) or with a hand-held stick blender directly in the saucepan. Stir in dill and juice from half a lemon.
Chef’s Tips:
1. While the sauce simmers, prepare the food you plan to serve it over, like poached salmon, chicken, boiled potatoes, etc.
2. See How to Safely Purée Hot Soups or Sauces in a Blender.
SERVING SUGGESTION: Spoon about 1/3 cup sauce over salmon, cod, chicken, boiled potatoes, pasta or rice.
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