baked salmon with lemon caper butter Recipe

Name: baked salmon with lemon caper butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb copper river salmon with the skin on; 1 kosher salt and pepper to taste; 1 non stick spray; 4 clove garlic, minced; 6 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tsp lemon zest; 4 tbsp capers drained&rinsed; 1 juice of 1 lemon; 1 kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper; 1 lemon,6-8 slices

Servings: persons

2 lb copper river salmon with the skin on
1 kosher salt and pepper to taste
1 non stick spray
4 clove garlic, minced
6 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp lemon zest
4 tbsp capers drained&rinsed
1 juice of 1 lemon
1 kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
1 lemon,6-8 slices

1
preheat oven 450line a baking sheet with aluminum foil spray foil with non stick spray.place salmon on sheet skin side down
2
sprinkle fillets with k.salt and cracked pepper,place lemon slices on top overlapping them if you have to
3
bake 10 minutes, remove and tent with foil, bake 10-15 more minutes or until fish flakes easy with fork
4
while fish cooks, in small sauce pan melt butter on medium heat, once melted add:garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice,capers.cook 2 minutes and season to taste pepper and salt
5
when salmon done pull out oven& throw away lemon slices
6
gently slide a metal spatula between the fish and skin take your time it should come off easily.
7
take salmon put on serving dish and spoon on the caper butter.
8
serve right away enjoy

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb copper river salmon with the skin on, 1 kosher salt and pepper to taste, 1 non stick spray, 4 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, baked salmon with lemon caper butter falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

baked salmon with lemon caper butter

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