Pan-Seared Salmon with Capers and Green Peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 salmon fillets, each about 6 ounces and 1/2 inch thick
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon brine-packed green peppercorns
- 1 Sprinkle the salt in a heavy skillet and heat over mediumhigh heat until nearly smoking.
- Add the salmon and sear for about 2 minutes, then turn and sear on the other side for about 2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low, sprinkle with the pepper, and then pour in the wine and 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice.
- Cover and cook until the liquid is nearly absorbed, another 3 to 4 minutes.
- 2 Uncover and pour in 2 more tablespoons of the lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of the water.
- Re-cover and cook just until the fish is opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer the salmon to warmed individual plates or a platter.
- 3 Add the remaining 4 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon water and stir to scrape up any bits clinging to the bottom of the pan.
- Add the capers and peppercorns and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds.
- Pour the pan juices evenly over the salmon and serve at once.
salt, salmon, freshly ground black pepper, white wine, lemon juice, water, capers
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/pan-seared-salmon-with-capers-and-green-peppercorns (may not work)