Pan Roasted Salmon with Champagne Caper Vinaigrette

½ C + 2 TBS Extra Virgin Olive Oil*       2 TBS drained capers
¼ C chopped shallots                             2 tsp chopped fresh tarragon
1 TBS minced garlic                                Salt & Pepper TT
3 TBS Champagne Vinegar                   1 TBSP Dijon Mustard 
1-2 TBSP lemon juice                              2TBSP chopped Italian parsley
1 TBSP Dijon Mustard 4 Salmon portions  (Aprox 6 oz ea & 1” thick)

Pour ½ C olive oil into a 12” frying pan over medium high heat; add shallots & garlic &
 stir often until limp but not brown (2 min). Scrape into food processor & add vinegar,
lemon juice & mustard; whirl until smooth. Pour mixture into a bowl & stir in capers,
tarragon; Salt & Pepper TT.

Preheat oven to 375°F. Rinse salmon & pat dry; sprinkle all over w/ salt & pepper.
Heat remaining 2 TBSP olive oil in same frying pan over med-high heat. Add salmon,
skin side up & cook until browned on the bottom (3 min). Turn salmon over, transfer
pan to the oven. Bake until fish is opaque throughout, (5-7min).

Transfer to plates, drizzle with vinaigrette & sprinkle w/parsley. Serve remaining
vinaigrette at the table to add to taste.
* Mild/Medium Extra Virgin Olive Oil,  Lemon or Lime are all good choices.
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