SALMON WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE

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Grilled or broiled, this rich dish usually gets served at our house when company comes. I make a double batch of sauce and use it the next day on poached eggs over English muffins. Mmmmm.

Provided by sugarpea

Categories     Sauces

Time 3h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf
2 large shallots, peeled (1 1/2 ounces total)
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 salmon fillets
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fish stock (or 2 T each water and clam juice)
1/4 cup half & half light cream (or whipping cream)
1 anchovy fillet (or 1/2 tsp anchovy paste)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained,divided
salt
cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Fish: Mince parsley, basil and shallots in a food processor or by hand; place in plastic bag with oils and salmon; seal and turn to coat salmon completely; refrigerate 2 hours or overnight; turn occasionally.
  • Sauce: Simmer lemon juice, wine and stock until reduced to 2 T, about 12 minutes; add half and half and boil until reduced to 1/4 cup, 2-3 minutes.
  • Puree the reduction, anchovy and mustard in a blender or mini-processor and pour back into saucepan.
  • Whisk the butter in, over low heat, 1 T at a time, letting each piece melt before adding the next; set aside and add 1 T capers, salt and cayenne.
  • Keep warm.
  • Finish: Gently pat marinade off salmon with paper towels; put on aluminum foil if grilling or on broiler pan, skin side down; grill or broil until opaque, 8 minutes depending on fillet thickness.
  • Plate and spoon 2 T sauce over each fillet and garnish with remaining capers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.9, Fat 44.9, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 202.5, Sodium 394.2, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.5, Protein 65.2

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