Recipes Developed by Nancy Beaudoin
Photography by James Tse
Food Styling by Ian Muggridge
Prop Styling by Lara McGraw
First published in Wish September 2006
TIME SAVER
“I wash my produce when I get back from the grocery store. That way, there is no excuse when it comes time to make dinner or to pack a lunch. All the healthy foods are ready to go!”
GIRLS’ NIGHT IN
“My friend and I have cooking nights where we go to the market, pick up ingredients and then prep a feast to enjoy with a nice bottle of wine. This recipe is so quick to prepare we almost have nothing to do – and there are virtually no dishes to wash. It’s easy, nutritious and yet so
delicious, I would serve it at a dinner party.”
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Lemon Caper Salmon
This recipe is so quick to prepare there's almost nothing to do – and there are virtually no dishes to wash! It’s easy, nutritious and elegant enough for a dinner party.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
| 1 | lb skinless salmon filet (1 to 1 1/2-inches thick) |
| 1 | lb asparagus |
| 3 | tbsp extra-virgin olive oil |
| 1/4 | cup fresh lemon juice |
| 1/4 | cup minced red onion |
| 2 | tbsp capers, drained and chopped |
| 2 | tsp fresh thyme, chopped |
| 1 | tsp lemon peel, grated |
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 °F. Cut 3 inch-deep slits crosswise in top of salmon filet (as if dividing into 4 equal pieces, but do not cut through). Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange asparagus in an even layer on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, turning to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place salmon on top of asparagus.
- Roast until salmon is just opaque in centre, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, red onion, remaining olive oil, capers, thyme and lemon peel. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cut salmon along slits and drizzle with sauce to serve.
Nutritional information
Nutrients per serving: 368 calories, 21 g fat, 37 g protein, 8 g carbs, 2 g fibre. Excellent source of folate.
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Peggy writes:
Love recipes like this that do not have a lot of ingredients and also things we already have in the house.
Thanks
—posted November 19, 2006 at 8:35 a.m.
mila writes:
Oh my! I tried this last night and it is fabulous!!!! I'll definately be making this one again. And it's so simple to prepare!
—posted January 8, 2008 at 1:32 p.m.
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