Citrus Mediterranean Salmon with Lemon Caper Sauce
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By Melina Neron
Citrus Mediterranean Salmon with Lemon Caper Sauce
6 steps
Prep:15minCook:25min
A lemon caper sauce provides a burst of citrusy flavor to this roasted salmon, which goes perfectly when paired with boiled greens or a tossed salad
Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 23:54:04 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
36
Low
Glycemic Load
3
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories596.9 kcal (30%)
Total Fat41.6 g (59%)
Carbs8.5 g (3%)
Sugars4.1 g (5%)
Protein35.3 g (71%)
Sodium285 mg (14%)
Fiber0.6 g (2%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
For the lemon caper sauce
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350F
Step 2
In a smal bowl, combine the lemon juice, orange juice, olive oil and black pepper. Whisk until blended, then pour the mixture into a sipper lock bag. Place the fillets in the bag, shake gently and marinate in the fridge for 10 minutes.
lemon juice2 Tbsp
orange juice⅓ cup
extra virgin olive oil1 Tbsp
black pepper
salmon fillets6 oz
Step 3
Transfer the fillets and marinade to a medium baking dish. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and the internal temperature reached 165F/75C. Remove the salmon from the oven and cover loosely with foil. Set aside
Step 4
White the salmon is resting, make the lemon caper sauce by heating the olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. When the olive oil begins to shimmer, add the onions and saute for 3 minutes, stirring frequesntly, then add the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds
extra virgin olive oil2 Tbsp
red onion1 Tbsp
garlic clove1
Step 5
Add the lemon juice and wine. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the sauce becomes thick, about 2-3 minutes, then remove the pan from heat. Add the capers and black pepper and stir
lemon juice2 Tbsp
dry white wine150 mls
capers2 Tbsp
black pepper
Step 6
Transfer the fillets to 2 plates and spoon the sauce over the fillet
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