Salmon with Caper Sauce

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Serve: 2

Ingredients:
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 0.75lb. salmon fillets, skinless
– 2 tablespoons white wine
– 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
– 1 small shallot, finely chopped
– 3 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes
– ½ tablespoon water
– ½ tablespoon capers, drained, chopped
– 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
– 1 teaspoon lemon zest
– Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil and brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
3. Arrange salmon fillets onto a baking sheet. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, and drizzle with remaining oil.
4. Bake the salmon for 20 minutes or until starts to flake easily.
5. In the meantime, make the sauce. Simmer white wine, white wine vinegar, and finely chopped shallots in a saucepan for 6-7 minutes or until very most liquid has evaporated.
6. Add butter, and water, and whisk until the butter is completely incorporated.
7. Stir in capers, parsley, and lemon zest.
8. Season to taste and remove from heat.
9. Serve salmon fillets while warm, drizzled with caper sauce.

Nutritional info per serving:
– Calories 421
– Total Fat 31.8g
– Total Carbohydrate 1.9g
– Dietary Fiber 0.2g
– Total Sugars 0.3g
– Protein 29.8g

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.