Lemon Butter Salmon with Capers and Asparagus is a delightful and elegant dish that combines the delicate flavor of salmon with the bright acidity of lemon and the salty tang of capers. The asparagus adds a fresh and vibrant touch, while the butter brings it all together, creating a rich and creamy sauce. This recipe is simple to follow and can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it a perfect choice for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
In addition to the main recipe, the article also includes variations for those who prefer a different cooking method or have dietary restrictions. For those who prefer to bake their salmon, there is a recipe for Lemon Butter Baked Salmon. For those who are gluten-free, there is a recipe for Lemon Butter Salmon with Capers and Asparagus that uses gluten-free flour. And for those who are looking for a low-carb option, there is a recipe for Lemon Butter Salmon with Capers and Asparagus that uses cauliflower rice instead of pasta.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and flavorful dish. The combination of lemon, butter, capers, and asparagus is a classic for a reason, and it's sure to please everyone at your table.
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
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.
LEMON CAPER BUTTER SAUCE
This simple lemon caper butter sauce is the perfect accompaniment to sauteed sole.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Crush capers in a small bowl with the back of a spoon.
- Melt 1/2 teaspoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams and is golden; saute capers until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add lemon juice, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid is reduced by one-third, 1 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Stir cold butter and savory into lemon mixture, stirring constantly until butter is completely melted and sauce is shiny and thick, about 1 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 66.4 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 594.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
LEMON BUTTER SALMON WITH CAPERS AND ASPARAGUS
This is a very easy, and tasty dish to make for company or a simple dinner at home. The presentation is great for company! I made this for Mother's Day and it was a big hit! My Husband made some garlic mashed potatoes for a side dish, but it would also go good with rice as well.
Provided by Mrs. Cavanar
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a large casserole dish with foil (3 qt Rectangle).
- Brush bottom and sides of foil with Olive Oil.
- Cut Salmon into 6 equal pieces.
- Salt and pepper both sides of salmon fillets.
- Arrange salmon in the center of baking dish, leaving room around the edges.
- Wash Asparagus, and arrange around the edges of the dish.
- Bake 20-25 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
- In a saucepan, simmer shallots, wine, and vinegar until shallots are soft.
- Add the butter, and 2 Tbsp water and stir until melted and smooth.
- Stir in Capers, Lemon Juice, Zest, and Parsley.
- Pour over salmon and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.4, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 158.9, Sodium 357.7, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.2, Protein 47.5
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
SALMON AND ASPARAGUS WITH MAîTRE D'HôTEL BUTTER
Real chefs use microwaves, and anyone who tells you differently is lying. Microwaves are a great hack for achieving perfectly cooked salmon, every time. I made this whole dish in just a few minutes, and it's perfect if you're cooking for yourself, or a small family. The salmon comes out soft without overcooking, and it's a restaurant-quality dish you can easily make at home.
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the maître d'hôtel butter: With a mortar and pestle, mash the anchovies together with the horseradish (see Cook's Note). Add the honey, Dijon, butter, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Combine to form a cohesive paste. Add the parsley and mix to combine. Set aside. If not using right away, transfer to a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap and, using the wrap, form it into a cylindrical shape; refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
- For the asparagus: Cut or snap off the woody ends of the asparagus. Place the asparagus and 1 tablespoon water in a shallow microwave-safe baking dish. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 2 1/2 minutes. Remove, then drain and season with the oil, salt and pepper, lemon zest and parsley.
- For the salmon: Place 2 salmon fillets in a shallow bowl or plate. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave on 50% power in 1-minute increments until the salmon is cooked to your liking, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Transfer to plates. Repeat with the remaining 2 fillets.
- While the filets are still warm, dollop with some of the maître d'hotel butter on top and allow it to melt (save the remaining maître d'hotel butter for another use). Serve with the asparagus and lemon wedges.
SALMON W/ ROASTED ASPARAGUS & LEMON-CAPER SAUCE
Make and share this Salmon w/ roasted Asparagus & Lemon-Caper Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sue Freeman
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk first 6 ingredients in small bowl to blend.
- Season sauce with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Evenly space three 1/2-inch deep slits crosswise in top of salmon (don't cut through).
- Arrange asparagus in even layer on rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with oil and toss to coat.
- Season with salt& pepper.
- Place salmon on top of the asparagus; season with salt& pepper.
- Roast until salmon is just opaque in center-- about 20 minutes.
- Arrange on serving platter and drizzle with sauce.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh salmon fillets that are about 1 inch thick.
- If you don't have capers, you can substitute chopped fresh parsley or dill.
- To make the lemon butter sauce extra creamy, use unsalted butter and let it come to room temperature before whisking in the lemon juice.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the salmon. If necessary, cook the salmon in batches.
- The salmon is done cooking when it flakes easily with a fork. Be careful not to overcook it, or it will become dry.
- Serve the salmon immediately with the lemon butter sauce, capers, and asparagus.
Conclusion:
This lemon butter salmon with capers and asparagus is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The salmon is cooked to perfection in a creamy lemon butter sauce, and the capers and asparagus add a bright and flavorful touch. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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