Lemon Butter Salmon
A home recipe for Lemon Butter Salmon.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs salmon fillet
- 1 lb asparagus
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium shallot, chopped
- 1/4 white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), cubed
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 lemon, juice
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line baking sheet with oil and brush with olive oil.
- Cut salmon into 6 equal pieces.
- Salt and pepper both sides of salmon.
- Wash asparagus and place around the edges of baking sheet.
- Bake 20 - 25 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
- In a saucepan, simmer shallots, white wine, wine, and vinegar until shallots are soft.
- Add the butter and 2 Tbsp water.
- Stir until melted and smooth.
- Stir in capers, lemon juice, zest and parsley.
- Pour over salmon and serve.