Salmon in Parsley Sauce

Name: Salmon in Parsley Sauce
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 4 teaspoons capers; 1 tablespoon finely minced scallion; 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 pounds salmon fillets, cut in 6 portions; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

By Florence Fabricant

Total Time: 20 minutes
Rating: 4(1,624)
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Parsley is the herb taken for granted. A few sprigs solve the garnish problem. A scattering of chopped leaves enlivens almost any dish with a bright bit of green. But parsley can take a more assertive role, becoming the primary component of a sauce. Here, flat-leaf parsley is combined with capers, scallions and garlic to make a sharp, verdant sauce for salmon. It contrasts perfectly with the richness of the fish.

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Ingredients

Yield:6 servings

3tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
4teaspoons capers
1tablespoon finely minced scallion
1teaspoon finely minced garlic
⅓cup extra-virgin olive oil
2pounds salmon fillets, cut in 6 portions
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1tablespoon fresh lemon juice

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Preparation

Step 1
Combine the parsley, capers, scallion and garlic in a bowl. Stir in half the olive oil. Set aside.
Step 2
Preheat a broiler or grill. Brush the salmon with the remaining oil and broil or grill close to the source of heat about two minutes on each side for medium rare, or to desired degree of doneness. Remove from the heat and allow to rest two minutes.
Step 3
Season the salmon to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Add the lemon juice to the parsley mixture, drizzle or brush this mixture over the salmon and serve.

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4 out of 5

1,624 user ratings

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Comments

sarah6 years ago

Very good... years ago I had a chef tell me to add the garlic and the salt, to the acid (vinegar...citrus juice) and let it sit on the counter for an hour or more... it slightly cooks the garlic, making it, I believe more mellow, I still do that with salad dressings to take away the raw garlic flavor, I added the garlic to the lemon juice, and let it sit while prepping the rest, then added to the parsley mixture, worked beautifully..

Alan7 years ago

As an alternative the garlic could be fried in the oil and cooled before mixing the parsley sauce. This ensures mellow garlic flavoring the sauce.

RGFC7 years ago

I found the sauce a little bitter so I toasted some pine nuts and mixed those into the parsley sauce. Pine nuts make everything better!

Sarah8 months ago

Really enjoyed the brightness of flavors over a simply grilled salmon. What I love about this dish is you can make something just a bit special with minimal effort, even feeding a family on a weeknight. Kiddos didn’t care to take the parsley-lemon-caper mix, but my spouse (a die-hard caper-hater) actually loved it. Crowd pleaser all around.

Chris1 year ago

Let garlic sit in lemon juice while cooking

Shannon1 year ago

This was a hit with all ages in our household—13 to 83! I used a shallot instead of scallions and doubled the recipe to have plenty of sauce. It was so delicious and fresh tasting. Perfect for an early fall night of grilling on the deck. Will definitely go into the rotation!

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