Lemon Butter Salmon With Capers and Asparagus

• salmon fillets (skinless if possible)↗3 lbs
• bunch asparagus↗1 lb
• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• medium shallot, chopped↗1
• white wine vinegar↗1⁄4 cup
• white wine↗1⁄4 cup
• butter, cubed (one stick)↗1⁄2 cup
• capers, drained↗2 tablespoons
• lemon zest↗1 tablespoon
• lemon, juice of↗1⁄2 ½
• salt and pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   Line a large casserole dish with foil (3 qt Rectangle).

3. 3

   Brush bottom and sides of foil with Olive Oil.

4. 4

   Cut Salmon into 6 equal pieces.

5. 5

   Salt and pepper both sides of salmon fillets.

6. 6

   Arrange salmon in the center of baking dish, leaving room around the edges.

7. 7

   Wash Asparagus, and arrange around the edges of the dish.

8. 8

   Bake 20-25 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.

9. 9

   In a saucepan, simmer shallots, wine, and vinegar until shallots are soft.

10. 10

    Add the butter, and 2 Tbsp water and stir until melted and smooth.

11. 11

    Stir in Capers, Lemon Juice, Zest, and Parsley.

12. 12

    Pour over salmon and serve.