Garlic Caper Butter Baked Salmon
shared by Jennifer
Details:
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PT5M
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes PT25M
- Cook Time: 25 Minutes PT30M
- Total Time: 30 Minutes
- Difficulty: Novice
- Serves: 4 people
- Cuisine: African
Heat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.Season both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper about 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt for 1 1/2 pounds of salmon.Me
Ingredients:
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, preferably wild-caught
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons drained capers
- Chopped or torn fresh herbs like parsley, chives or dill
- Half of a lemon, quartered
Directions:
- Heat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Season both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper about 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt for 1 1/2 pounds of salmon.
- Melt the butter in a wide oven-safe skillet over medium heat. When the butter is bubbling, stir in the garlic and capers. Cook, stirring, until warm, about 1 minute. Take the skillet off of the heat.
- Add the salmon fillets, skin-side down, to the skillet. Tilt the pan so that butter pools on one side, and then spoon garlic caper butter over each fillet.
- Cover the skillet with a sheet of aluminum foil or cover with parchment paper by loosely tucking it around the salmon.
- Bake the salmon, covered, for 15 minutes. Uncover, and then spoon more of the butter over the salmon. Continue to roast, uncovered, until your desired doneness, 5 to 10 minutes more, depending on how thick the salmon is. Cook salmon until an instant-read thermometer reads 125 degrees Fahrenheit when inserted into the thickest part.
- Alternatively, you can finish cooking the salmon under the broiler for some extra color on top. Watch closely so the fish does not overcook.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the baked salmon, sprinkle with lots of fresh herbs, and serve with another spoonful of the garlic caper butter on top.