Roasted Salmon with Yogurt Caper Sauce
Roasted salmon shines with a zesty yogurt caper sauce, offering a creamy contrast to its flaky texture. It's an easy, flavorful dish that impresses every time.
Servings 4
Calories 400kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (2 lbs) salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1-1/2 tablespoon capers, drained, rinsed, and chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a heavy-duty rimmed baking sheet.
- Arrange the salmon on the baking sheet. Drizzle salmon with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast until the salmon is opaque throughout, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the yogurt with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, orange zest, chopped parsley, capers, and orange juice. Stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Drizzle over the salmon fillets.
- Serve with salad or steamed vegetables.
Notes
Recipe adapted: finecooking.com http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/orange-roasted-salmon-yogurt-caper-sauce.aspx
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 300mg | Sugar: 2g