Friday, February 27, 2015

SALMON WITH ROASTED ASPARAGUS & PARSNIPS IN LEMON-CAPER SAUCE

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 skinless wild salmon fillets, about 5 oz each (2.5 lbs), or 8 (5 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
  • 1 ½ lbs parsnips, peeled and cut into ½ inch by 2 inch pieces
  • 1 pound of asparagus, trimmed
  • ⅓ cup white onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup drained capers, chopped
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup + 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 4 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • Sea Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

  PREPARATION

  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • In a bowl combine the onion, capers, lemon juice, ¼ cup olive oil, lemon zest, and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • On a rimmed baking sheet arrange the parsnips and asparagus as a single layer. Drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil and turn to lightly coat, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Place salmon fillets (or chicken) on top of the vegetables.
  • Pour the sauce over the salmon (or chicken).
  • Roast for 15 - 20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. If using chicken cook 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F.
  • Remove from oven and serve 4 fillets with asparagus and parsnips.

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