When life provides you with a bounty of fresh, quality ingredients, why not use them to make something that will delight your senses? This velvety smooth sauce will create a culinary masterpiece when paired with flaky salmon fillets. The lemony broth, caper berries, and rich butter will produce a luscious flavor combination that will please any palate. Find out how to make this salmon dish in this easy-to-follow guide, which includes tips on selecting fresh ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
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BAKED SALMON WITH LEMON CAPER BUTTER
Baked Salmon with Lemon Caper Butter is an easy family dinner! Salmon baked to perfection and topped with decadent lemon caper butter.
Provided by Deseree
Categories Main Dishes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick spray.
- Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. (Note: I don't like the bones so I remove them. Some use needle-nose pliers, I used my finger nails but it did take me a little while). Sprinkle fillets with kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper. Place 2 lemon slices on top of each fillet. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and tent with aluminum foil for 10 more minutes. Fish will continue to cook during this time. It will flake easily when done.
- While salmon is cooking, in a small sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat. Once butter has melted add garlic, capers, lemon zest and lemon juice. Cook for 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Remove lemon slices and discard. Gently slide a turner or serving spatula between the skin and the flesh of the fillet to remove the skin, it should separate very easily. Transfer fillet to a serving platter and spoon lemon caper butter over the top. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 kcal, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Protein 28.3 g, Fat 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 442 mg, Fiber 0.8 g, Sugar 0.6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LEMON CAPER BUTTER SAUCE
This simple lemon caper butter sauce is the perfect accompaniment to sauteed sole.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Crush capers in a small bowl with the back of a spoon.
- Melt 1/2 teaspoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams and is golden; saute capers until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add lemon juice, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid is reduced by one-third, 1 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Stir cold butter and savory into lemon mixture, stirring constantly until butter is completely melted and sauce is shiny and thick, about 1 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 66.4 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 594.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
SALMON WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE
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
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
SALMON WITH LEMON- BUTTER -CAPER SAUCE
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
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
Tips:
- Choose a high-quality salmon fillet that is fresh and firm.
- Rinse the salmon fillet under cold water and pat dry with paper towels before cooking.
- Season the salmon fillet with salt and pepper before cooking.
- Cook the salmon fillet over medium heat until it is cooked through, but still moist.
- Do not overcook the salmon fillet, as it will become dry and tough.
- Make sure the lemon butter caper sauce is hot when you serve it over the salmon fillet.
- Garnish the salmon fillet with fresh parsley or dill before serving.
Conclusion:
Salmon with lemon butter caper sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the flaky salmon, the tangy lemon butter sauce, and the salty capers is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
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