Paleo Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce
Elevate your dinner table with this irresistibly fresh and healthy recipe for Paleo Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce. Perfectly crisped salmon, pan-seared to golden perfection, meets a silky, dairy-free sauce bursting with zesty lemon and aromatic dill, all complemented by the briny pop of capers. This quick and easy dish is made with wholesome ingredients like coconut cream and garlic, making it ideal for those following a paleo lifestyle or seeking a gluten-free option. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a weeknight-friendly main course with restaurant-level sophistication. Serve it with steamed vegetables or a simple side salad to create a complete, guilt-free meal that’s brimming with flavor and nutrition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets, skin on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 piece lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 cup coconut cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons capers
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides 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 approximately 4-5 minutes, pressing down lightly with a spatula to ensure crisp skin.
Carefully flip the salmon fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
While the salmon is cooking, prepare the lemon dill sauce. In a small mixing bowl, combine the fresh dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, coconut cream, minced garlic, and capers.
Whisk the sauce ingredients together until well combined. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.
Once the salmon is cooked, remove from the skillet and let it rest for a minute.
Serve the salmon fillets with a generous drizzle of lemon dill sauce over the top and garnish with extra fresh dill if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1536 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.0 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.4 g | 177% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 3049 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.4 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.5 g | ||
| Protein | 90.8 g | 182% | |
| Vitamin D | 52.6 mcg | 263% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1707 mg | 36% | |
*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.
