SALMON IN PARSLEY SAUCE

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Parsley is the herb taken for granted. A few sprigs solve the garnish problem. A scattering of chopped leaves enlivens almost any dish with a bright bit of green. But parsley can take a more assertive role, becoming the primary component of a sauce. Here, flat-leaf parsley is combined with capers, scallions and garlic to make a sharp, verdant sauce for salmon. It contrasts perfectly with the richness of the fish.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, weeknight, main course

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
4 teaspoons capers
1 tablespoon finely minced scallion
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds salmon fillets, cut in 6 portions
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

Combine the parsley, capers, scallion and garlic in a bowl. Stir in half the olive oil. Set aside.
Preheat a broiler or grill. Brush the salmon with the remaining oil and broil or grill close to the source of heat about two minutes on each side for medium rare, or to desired degree of doneness. Remove from the heat and allow to rest two minutes.
Season the salmon to taste with salt and pepper.
Add the lemon juice to the parsley mixture, drizzle or brush this mixture over the salmon and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 424, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 398 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams