Tired Of Turkey Day Turkey? Try This Lemon Caper Salmon

Editor’s Note: Thank you to the great folks at Copper River Salmon, who have granted us permission to post some of their delicious salmon recipes you can find on their website.This week: A Thanksgiving alternative to turkey? Lemon caper Copper River salmon.

Ingredients

  • 1 fillet Copper River Salmon, skin on and individually portioned if preferred
  • 1 Meyer lemon, sliced
  • 1 tbs fresh chopped chives
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • olive oil
  • 3 oz. jar capers, drained

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400º F
  • Lay salmon skin side down on a baking pan and drizzle with olive oil
  • Season salmon with salt and pepper
  • Lay half of the lemon slices evenly over salmon
  • Sprinkle capers over the salmon
  • Top the salmon with the chopped chives.
  • Bake on center rack for 12-15 minutes, until flesh is opaque and separates easily with a fork
  • Remove and serve with extra lemon slices and chives as garnish

Chef’s notes – This recipe pairs well with Erath Winery Pinot Gris. This fruit forward wine brings notes of honey, pear, and pineapple to the meal.

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