SALMON WITH ONIONS, OLIVES & CAPERS

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This might be my favorite salmon recipe of all time! An old family recipe that made it's way here all the way from Sicily Italy. I found it posted in a magazine a several years back & it's been a personal favorite ever since!

Provided by kim *

Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tsp olive oil
4 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/4 c drained capers
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp sugar (i prefer brown)
i add few asst good aged olives to each svg. this was not called for in the original recipe but i think it adds significantly to the dish)
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350'. Heat 1 tsp oil in nonstick skillet over med heat until hot. Add salmon, rounded side down; cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer salmon to 13x9" glass baking dish. Sprinkle w/salt & pepper.
  • 2. In same skillet, add remaining tsp olive oil & cook onion over med heat 5 min's or until tender. Add capers, vinegar & sugar. Cook 2 min's, stirring.
  • 3. Spoon caper mixure over salmon, along w/olives. Cover with foil & place in oven. Bake 12-15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily when tested w/a fork.
  • 4. Per Svg: 245 Calories, 8 grms fat, 35 grms protein, 6 grms carb.

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