Heart-Healthy Pan-Seared Salmon with Caper-Lemon Butter
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this stunning Heart-Healthy Pan-Seared Salmon with Caper-Lemon Butter. Perfectly seared salmon fillets boast a flaky, tender interior and a crisp golden skin, while a luscious caper-lemon butter sauce infuses vibrant citrus and briny flavors into every bite. Fresh dill adds a touch of herbaceous elegance, and optional parsley provides a hint of color for an impressive presentation. This quick and nutritious recipe, ready in just 25 minutes, celebrates omega-3-rich salmon and heart-healthy olive oil, making it an ideal choice for a wholesome yet indulgent meal. Serve alongside roasted vegetables or a light quinoa salad for a satisfying, health-conscious feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets, skin on
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season them with sea salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Once the oil is hot and shimmering, place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
Carefully flip the salmon fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Transfer the salmon to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the unsalted butter.
Once the butter has melted, add the capers, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir to combine and let the mixture simmer for about 1 minute to meld the flavors.
Stir in the chopped dill and remove the skillet from heat.
Place the salmon fillets on a serving platter or individual plates. Spoon the caper-lemon butter over each fillet.
Garnish with fresh parsley, if using, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1705 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 130.5 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.7 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 440 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 3111 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 133.3 g | 267% | |
| Vitamin D | 78.9 mcg | 394% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 2329 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
