Salmon with Lemon Butter Caper Sauce

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1 1
• tablespoon olive oil
• 3 3
• lbs skinless salmon fillets
• salt and pepper
• 2 2
• medium shallots, chopped
• 1 ⁄4
• cup white wine vinegar
• 1 ⁄4
• cup white wine
• 1 ⁄2
• cup butter, cut into cubes
• 2 2
• tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 2
• tablespoons drained capers
• 1 1
• tablespoon lemon zest

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 400 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with foil; brush with olive oil.
Season both sides of the salmon filets with salt and pepper.
Bake until salmon flakes easily, about 20 - 25 minutes.
Meanwhile in a heavy saucepan, simmer shallots, vinegar and wine until shallots are soft and very little liquid remains.
Add the butter and 2 tablespoons water, whisking constantly over high heat until the butter is melted and incorporated.
Stir in the parsley, capers and lemon zest.
Serve over the salmon.