Mediterranean Diet Pan-Seared Salmon with Caper-Lemon Butter
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Mediterranean Diet Pan-Seared Salmon with Caper-Lemon Butter, a dish that's as healthy as it is luxurious. Perfectly crisp salmon fillets are seared to golden perfection and paired with a rich, tangy sauce made from zesty lemon juice, briny capers, and fragrant garlic, all tied together with a butter-infused touch. Fresh parsley brightens the flavors, while a drizzle of the velvety sauce takes this quick, 25-minute meal to restaurant-quality heights. Serve it with lemon wedges for that extra citrus kick and pair alongside steamed vegetables or a light salad for an effortlessly balanced and flavorful feast. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe is a go-to for seafood lovers seeking a nutritious, low-carb dinner that's both simple and sensational.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets, skin-on
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Capers, drained and rinsed
- 1 large Lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 for serving Lemon wedges
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet.
Cook the salmon for about 5-6 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the fillets are easy to lift from the pan.
Carefully flip the salmon fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside. Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet.
As the butter melts, add in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the capers and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring to combine.
Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
Serve the salmon fillets drizzled with the caper-lemon butter sauce and garnish with lemon wedges. Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1817 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 120.9 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.4 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 508 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 2028 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 173.9 g | 348% | |
| Vitamin D | 62.9 mcg | 315% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2358 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.
