Best 6 Poached Salmon With Lemon Caper Herb Sauce Recipes

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Are you craving a delicious and elegant seafood dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor? Look no further than poached salmon with lemon caper herb sauce. This classic recipe combines the delicate taste of tender salmon with a zesty, aromatic sauce made from lemon, capers, and fresh herbs. Whether you are hosting a special dinner party or simply looking for a flavorful weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to impress.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GARLIC POACHED SALMON WITH CREAMY LEMON CAPER SAUCE



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This garlic poached salmon is fast, easy, and smothered in a healthy, yogurt-based creamy lemon caper sauce! This will be your new favorite way to eat salmon.

Provided by Elizabeth Lindemann

Categories     Fish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb. salmon filets (portioned into 4 pieces)
1 cup white wine (divided)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
kosher salt (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)
juice and zest of one lemon
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 small onion (finely diced)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon fresh dill
1 tablespoon capers (drained and rinsed)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, add 1/2 cup of the wine and fish. Add enough water to almost cover the salmon.
  • Add one clove minced garlic, the lemon zest, and salt and pepper to the liquid and on top of the salmon.
  • Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer for approximately 5 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, to make the sauce, saute the onion in the olive oil (1 tablespoon) in a small pot or skillet over medium heat, until browned.
  • Add the remaining clove of minced garlic, stir for one minute or until fragrant.
  • Add the remaining 1/2 cup of wine, and reduce until about half the wine is gone.
  • Add the lemon juice, capers (1 tablespoon), dill (1 tablespoon), and butter (1 tablespoon); heat until butter is melted.
  • Remove from heat and stir in yogurt (1/2 cup) and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve sauce over salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 143 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

POACHED SALMON WITH LEMON-CAPER HERB SAUCE



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Here, vegetables, aromatic herbs, and wine combine to make a savory broth that infuses salmon fillets with a wholesome flavor and leaves out added fats and oils.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
1 leek, trimmed, well washed, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
1 lemon, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
4 sprigs fresh thyme
10 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 dried bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon whole coriander
2 tablespoons coarse salt
1 cup dry white wine
4 6- to 8-ounce salmon steaks
Lemon Caper Herb Sauce
Watercress and Cucumber Salad

Steps:

  • Combine carrots, leeks, lemon slices, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, peppercorns, coriander, salt, and wine in a wide saucepan. Add enough water so the liquid reaches a depth of 1 1/2 inches. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to barely simmering. Add salmon, cover with a lid or a parchment paper round trimmed to fit, and cook until flesh is firm but slightly moist in center, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer fish to a plate; cover with plastic wrap. Cool to room temperature. Serve with Lemon-Caper Herb Sauce and Watercress-Cucumber Salad, if desired.

SALMON WITH LEMON- BUTTER -CAPER SAUCE



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Make and share this Salmon With Lemon- Butter -Caper Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Babs in Toyland

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 lbs skinless salmon fillets
salt and pepper
2 medium shallots, chopped
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup butter, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons drained capers
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil; brush with olive oil.
  • Season both sides of the salmon filets with salt and pepper.
  • Bake until salmon flakes easily, about 20 - 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile in a heavy saucepan, simmer shallots, vinegar and wine until shallots are soft and very little liquid remains.
  • Add the butter and 2 tablespoons water, whisking constantly over high heat until the butter is melted and incorporated.
  • Stir in the parsley, capers and lemon zest.
  • Serve over the salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.5, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 145.3, Sodium 392.5, Carbohydrate 1.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 47

POACHED SALMON WITH CAPER SAUCE



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We love poached salmon and with the caper sauce it is delicious. If you like Salmon and Capers try this.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Savory

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 salmon steaks or 4 other fish steaks
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 dash pepper
4 slices lemons
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons drained capers

Steps:

  • Rinse fish and pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a 10-inch skillet combine chicken broth, wine, and pepper.
  • Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Place fish in skillet; place lemon slices atop fish.
  • Cover and simmer for 8 to 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  • Remove fish and lemon; Keep fish warm.
  • Discard lemon.
  • Gently boil broth mixture, uncovered, until reduced to 3/4 cup (about 2 minutes).
  • Stir together water and cornstarch; stir into broth mixture.
  • Stir in capers.
  • Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
  • Cook and stir 1 minute more.
  • Spoon sauce over fish and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.3, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 59, Sodium 292.9, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 21.2

SALMON WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE



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Grilled or broiled, this rich dish usually gets served at our house when company comes. I make a double batch of sauce and use it the next day on poached eggs over English muffins. Mmmmm.

Provided by sugarpea

Categories     Sauces

Time 3h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf
2 large shallots, peeled (1 1/2 ounces total)
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 salmon fillets
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fish stock (or 2 T each water and clam juice)
1/4 cup half & half light cream (or whipping cream)
1 anchovy fillet (or 1/2 tsp anchovy paste)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained,divided
salt
cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Fish: Mince parsley, basil and shallots in a food processor or by hand; place in plastic bag with oils and salmon; seal and turn to coat salmon completely; refrigerate 2 hours or overnight; turn occasionally.
  • Sauce: Simmer lemon juice, wine and stock until reduced to 2 T, about 12 minutes; add half and half and boil until reduced to 1/4 cup, 2-3 minutes.
  • Puree the reduction, anchovy and mustard in a blender or mini-processor and pour back into saucepan.
  • Whisk the butter in, over low heat, 1 T at a time, letting each piece melt before adding the next; set aside and add 1 T capers, salt and cayenne.
  • Keep warm.
  • Finish: Gently pat marinade off salmon with paper towels; put on aluminum foil if grilling or on broiler pan, skin side down; grill or broil until opaque, 8 minutes depending on fillet thickness.
  • Plate and spoon 2 T sauce over each fillet and garnish with remaining capers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.9, Fat 44.9, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 202.5, Sodium 394.2, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.5, Protein 65.2

LEMON CAPER HERB SAUCE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sour cream
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained, and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped tarragon
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh salmon fillets that are about 6 ounces each and 1 inch thick.
  • To ensure even cooking, bring the poaching liquid to a gentle simmer before adding the salmon fillets.
  • Do not overcrowd the poaching liquid. If necessary, cook the salmon fillets in batches.
  • Gently simmer the salmon fillets for 8-10 minutes, or until they are cooked through but still moist.
  • To make the lemon caper herb sauce, use fresh lemon juice and capers. Finely chop the herbs for the best flavor.
  • Serve the poached salmon immediately with the lemon caper herb sauce. Garnish with additional herbs, if desired.

Conclusion:

Poached salmon with lemon caper herb sauce is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is simple to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its delicate flavor and flaky texture, poached salmon is a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. The lemon caper herb sauce adds a bright and tangy flavor that complements the salmon perfectly. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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