Low Carb Pan-Seared Salmon with Caper-Lemon Butter
Indulge in the rich, buttery flavor of **Low Carb Pan-Seared Salmon with Caper-Lemon Butter**, a dish that’s both elegant and incredibly easy to prepare. Perfectly pan-seared salmon fillets boast a crispy, golden crust and moist, flaky interior, while a tangy, garlicky caper-lemon butter sauce elevates every bite with bursts of fresh, vibrant flavor. This high-protein, keto-friendly recipe comes together in just 22 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or a sophisticated dinner party. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, this restaurant-quality dish is best served with sautéed greens or roasted vegetables for a wholesome, low-carb meal that’s as delicious as it is nutritious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
Pat salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter.
Once the butter is melted and foamy, add salmon fillets to the skillet, skin-side up. Cook for 4-5 minutes, without moving them, to ensure a crispy crust forms.
Flip the salmon carefully using a spatula and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside, keeping it warm.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, but not browned.
Stir in the capers and juice of the lemon, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 1-2 minutes allowing the flavors to meld.
Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh parsley.
Plate the salmon fillets and generously spoon the caper-lemon butter sauce over the top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1619 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.5 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.4 g | 202% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 2000 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 106.3 g | 213% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 217 mg | 5% | |
*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.
