SALMON WITH LEMON- BUTTER -CAPER SAUCE

Salmon With Lemon- Butter -Caper Sauce image

Provided by Babs in Toyland

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon 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 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons drained capers
1 tablespoon lemon zest

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