This recipe is for seared salmon with lemon caper sauce, a delicious and healthy meal that is easy to make. The salmon is seasoned with salt and pepper and cooked in a hot pan until it is crisp on the outside and cooked through. The lemon caper sauce is a simple mixture of lemon juice, capers, butter, and parsley, and it goes so well with the salmon. This dish is best served with some steamed vegetables or a simple salad.
Ingredients
– 4 salmon fillets, about 125g each
– salt and pepper
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 lemon, juice only
– 2 tablespoons capers
– 40g butter
– 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Method
1. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a large pan over high heat and add the olive oil. When the pan is hot, add the salmon fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes each side, or until crisp and cooked through.
3. Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside on a plate.
4. To the same pan, add the lemon juice, capers, butter, and parsley. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and slightly thickened.
5. Spoon the sauce over the salmon and serve immediately with some steamed vegetables or a simple salad.
Potential changes & improvements
– If you don’t like salmon, you could use any other type of fish in this recipe.
– The sauce could also be served on the side, rather than spooned over the salmon.
– To make the sauce more decadent, you could add some cream or white wine.
– For a bit of extra flavour, you could add some chopped garlic to the sauce.
What other food it works well with
This salmon dish would go well with any type of steamed or roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake when cooking salmon is to overcook it, which will make it dry and tough. Another mistake is to not season the salmon enough, which can make it bland. Be sure to season the salmon well with salt and pepper before cooking.
Nutritional Information
This recipe is relatively high in protein and healthy fats, and it is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. However, it is relatively high in calories, so it is best to enjoy in moderation.
Allergens
This recipe contains fish, butter, and parsley. It does not contain any other allergens.