Poached Salmon with Caper Sauce
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

A flavorful caper sauce brings out the best in these healthy lemon-poached salmon steaks.


Poached Salmon with Caper Sauce

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Servings: Makes 4 servings.
Total Time: 20 mins
Related Categories: Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Poached Salmon, Quick and Easy Dinners, Salmon Steak, Zucchini
 
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Ingredients
  • 4  4-ounce
    fresh or frozen salmon or other fish steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick
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  • 1  cup
    chicken broth
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  • 1/4  cup
    dry white wine
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  • Dash 
    pepper
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  • 4 
    lemon slices
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  • 2  tablespoons
    water
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  • 2  teaspoons
    cornstarch
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  • 2  teaspoons
    drained capers
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  • 2  cups
    shredded zucchini
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Directions
1.
Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse the fish and pat dry with paper towels.
2.
In a 10-inch skillet combine chicken broth, wine, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Place fish in skillet; place lemon slices atop fish.
3.
Cover and simmer for 8 to 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Remove fish and lemon; keep fish warm. Discard lemon.
4.
Gently boil broth mixture, uncovered, until reduced to 3/4 cup (about 2 minutes).
5.
Stir together water and cornstarch; stir into broth mixture. Stir in capers. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more.
6.
Divide zucchini among four individual plates. Arrange salmon on zucchini. Spoon sauce over salmon. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 219, Total Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 246 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 26 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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