Low Fat Pan-Seared Salmon with Caper-Lemon Butter
Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistibly flavorful low-fat pan-seared salmon recipe, paired with a zesty caper-lemon butter sauce. This dish combines the rich, natural taste of tender salmon fillets with a tangy and aromatic sauce featuring fresh lemon juice, capers, and parsley, for a vibrant culinary experience. Perfectly seared in a touch of olive oil, the salmon boasts crispy skin while remaining juicy and tender inside. A quick-to-make, wholesome option that’s ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe balances indulgence with lightness, making it ideal for a healthy yet elegant meal. Whether paired with steamed veggies or a crisp green salad, this heart-healthy, restaurant-quality dish is sure to impress and satisfy.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets, skin-on
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Capers, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Begin by patting the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the fillets with salt and black pepper evenly.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
Carefully flip the fillets and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through but still juicy. Remove the salmon from the pan and place on a serving platter.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the same pan. As the butter begins to melt, add the capers and sauté for about 1 minute.
Pour in the lemon juice and stir to combine, scraping any flavorful bits off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Allow the sauce to simmer for another minute, then remove from heat.
Stir the fresh parsley and lemon zest into the sauce.
Drizzle the caper-lemon butter sauce over the salmon fillets. Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1584 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.8 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.9 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 477 mg | 159% | |
| Sodium | 2019 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 173.3 g | 347% | |
| Vitamin D | 62.9 mcg | 315% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2297 mg | 49% | |
*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.
