Baked Salmon with Lemon and Capers: A Delightful Trio of Flavors
Indulge in the culinary symphony of baked salmon, a dish where the delicate flesh of salmon harmonizes with the bright zest of lemon and the piquant tang of capers. This classic combination, elevated with a medley of herbs and spices, promises a sensory journey that delights the taste buds. Our collection of recipes offers a diverse range of preparations, ensuring that every palate finds its perfect match. From the simplicity of our classic baked salmon recipe to the vibrant flavors of our Mediterranean-inspired version, each dish showcases the versatility of this culinary masterpiece. With options for both traditionalists and culinary adventurers, our recipes guide you through the process of creating a delectable salmon dish that will leave a lasting impression.
SALMON WITH CAPERS
This salmon with capers is oven baked in foil until it's perfectly tender, then topped with a delicious garlic butter sauce. An easy healthy dinner recipe!
Provided by Sonja Overhiser
Categories Main Dish
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.*
- While the oven preheats, in a shallow dish mix together 4 cups room temperature water and 3 tablespoons kosher salt. Place the salmon in the water and wait for 15 minutes.
- Place a large sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and brush it with olive oil. Pat each piece of salmon dry and place it on the foil. Sprinkle the salmon with 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt for each fillet and fresh ground pepper. Place the lemon slices and fresh herbs around the salmon (not on top). Close and seal the foil around the salmon.
- Bake the salmon for 10 minutes in the foil. Then open the foil packet so steam can release and bake again for 3 to 6 minutes, depending on thickness, until just tender and pink at the center (the internal temperature should be between 125 to 130F in the center). A 1 inch thick fillet should cook in about 15 minutes total.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, add the capers and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- When the salmon is done, squeeze with some lemon juice from remaining lemon slices. Spoon the butter sauce over each piece of salmon. Garnish with finely chopped parsley or chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Sugar 0 g, Sodium 302.4 mg, Fat 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, TransFat 0.4 g, Carbohydrate 0.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 38.1 g, Cholesterol 109.8 mg
SALMON WITH LEMON, CAPERS, AND ROSEMARY
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brush top and bottom of salmon fillets with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and rosemary. Place each piece of seasoned salmon on a piece of foil large enough to fold over and seal. Top the each piece of salmon with 2 lemon slices, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of wine, and 1 teaspoon of capers. Wrap up salmon tightly in the foil packets.
- Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Place the foil packets on the hot grill and cook for 10 minutes for a 1-inch thick piece of salmon. Serve in the foil packets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calorie, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 94 milligrams, Sodium 451 milligrams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 1 grams
BAKED SALMON WITH LEMON CAPER BUTTER
Baked Salmon with Lemon Caper Butter is an easy family dinner! Salmon baked to perfection and topped with decadent lemon caper butter.
Provided by Deseree
Categories Main Dishes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick spray.
- Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. (Note: I don't like the bones so I remove them. Some use needle-nose pliers, I used my finger nails but it did take me a little while). Sprinkle fillets with kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper. Place 2 lemon slices on top of each fillet. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and tent with aluminum foil for 10 more minutes. Fish will continue to cook during this time. It will flake easily when done.
- While salmon is cooking, in a small sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat. Once butter has melted add garlic, capers, lemon zest and lemon juice. Cook for 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Remove lemon slices and discard. Gently slide a turner or serving spatula between the skin and the flesh of the fillet to remove the skin, it should separate very easily. Transfer fillet to a serving platter and spoon lemon caper butter over the top. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 kcal, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Protein 28.3 g, Fat 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 442 mg, Fiber 0.8 g, Sugar 0.6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
FRESH SALMON WITH DILL & CAPERS
A quick and simple roast fish dish that's packed with flavour and moisture - perfect for batch cooking
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix the yogurt with the mustard, lemon zest, dill and capers and season with pepper. Now use to coat the salmon really well.
- If serving now, either grill the salmon on foil for 6-8 mins (there is no need to turn), or barbecue for 3-4 mins on each side, preferably in fish grill to make turning easier. Serve with new potatoes and lemon wedges, alongside green veg and salad leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
BAKED LEMON-BUTTER SALMON
Easy and delicious lemon-butter salmon fillets. This is an old recipe I changed up a bit and doubled in order to feed a large group or family.
Provided by charbaiz
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Baked Salmon Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and place salmon fillets in the dish.
- Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high in 30-second increments until melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Mix lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the melted butter; pour over the salmon.
- Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 12 to 18 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.2 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 92.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
LEMON ROSEMARY SALMON
This is the perfect romantic dinner for two when served with an Oregon Pinot Noir, crusty bread, wild rice, and salad.
Provided by CHEDDAR97005
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Baked Salmon Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Arrange half the lemon slices in a single layer in a baking dish. Layer with 2 sprigs rosemary, and top with salmon fillets. Sprinkle salmon with salt, layer with remaining rosemary sprigs, and top with remaining lemon slices. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 56.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1016.7 mg
BAKED SALMON WITH CAPER SAUCE
Make and share this Baked Salmon With Caper Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories European
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rub the salmon steaks with lemon juice and brush them with melted butter.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange in a baking dish and bake in preheated hot oven (425°F) for about 20 minutes, basting with a combination of melted butter and lemon juice every 5 minutes.
- Do not turn.
- Arrange the cooked salmon steaks on a hot platter.
- Mix the pan juices with the chopped parsley and capers, and pour over the steaks.
- If additional liquid is needed, add a little dry vermouth or white wine.
- Good with new potatoes, dressed with butter and parsley, and a cucumber salad.
- Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.2, Fat 36.6, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 116, Sodium 518.8, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.6, Protein 21.1
ROASTED SALMON WITH ASPARAGUS, LEMON AND BROWN BUTTER
Ready in just 15 minutes, this fast dinner combines silky salmon with a vibrant green medley of asparagus and peas. While the fish roasts, the vegetables and sauce come together in one pan on the stovetop. Thinly slicing the asparagus is the trick to maintaining a crisp texture that complements the tender salmon, while bright lemon juice and zingy capers balance the nutty brown butter sauce. Parsley is used here to finish, but dill or tarragon would also be lovely. Leftover vegetables make a fantastic omelet filling the next day.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories seafood, vegetables, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Rub salmon all over with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange skin side-down on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until medium, 8 to 10 minutes.
- While the salmon roasts, prepare the asparagus: In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add asparagus, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to skillet. Cook, stirring, until foam subsides and butter is deep golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. (Be careful not to burn). Turn off heat and stir in lemon juice, capers, peas, parsley and cooked asparagus. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide vegetables among plates. Top with salmon and spoon over any remaining pan sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality salmon fillets. Look for fillets that are firm to the touch and have a vibrant orange color.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels before cooking. This will help the skin crisp up and prevent the fish from steaming.
- Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices and herbs, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Roast the salmon fillets in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through. The salmon is cooked through when it flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve the salmon fillets immediately with lemon wedges, capers, and a dollop of tartar sauce.
Conclusion:
Baked salmon with lemon and capers is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. The salmon is cooked to perfection and the lemon and capers add a bright, tangy flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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