Salmon with Lemon Butter Caper Sauce

Salmon fillets are seared to perfection and topped with a zesty lemon butter caper sauce, creating a delightful balance of richness and brightness in every bite.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword caper sauce, easy dinner, lemon butter, salmon, seafood

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 480kcal

Author Liza A

Ingredients

1 tbsp 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 tbsp chopped parsley
2 tbsp drained capers
1 tbsp lemon zest

Instructions

Heat oven to 400°F.
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 15 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.

Notes

Recipe source: food.com

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