SALMON WITH CAPER-ANCHOVY BUTTER

Salmon with Caper-Anchovy Butter image

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 garlic cloves
3 Anchovy fillets
2 tablespoons drained capers
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Cognac
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
6 6 oz salmon fillets

Steps:

Blend first 7 ingredients in food processor. Add butter and process until well blended. Season to taste with salt. Lay sheet of plastic wrap o work surface. Transfer butter mixture to plastic wrap and roll to form 9 inch long log. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour. Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Keep frozen. Let butter soften slightly before using.
Position oven rack abut 6 inches below broiler; preheat broiler. Place salmon fillets on broiler pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil salmon until just cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer to plates. Cut caper-anchovy butter into 1/2 inch thick slices. Top each salmon fillet with 2 slices butter, reserving any remaining butter for another use. Serve salmon fillets hot.