Pan-Seared Salmon with Caper-Lemon Butter
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this sublime Pan-Seared Salmon with Caper-Lemon Butter recipe. Perfectly crispy salmon fillets are seared to golden perfection, then coated in a rich, buttery sauce infused with tangy lemon juice, briny capers, and fragrant garlic. This restaurant-quality dish is ready in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for busy evenings without sacrificing flavor. Fresh parsley adds a vibrant touch, while a squeeze of lemon enhances the bright, zesty finish. Serve alongside roasted vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp green salad for a satisfying, gourmet meal. With its quick prep time and luxurious flavor profile, this dish will become your go-to recipe for impressing family and friends!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 pieces lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot but not smoking, place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down.
Cook the salmon for about 4-5 minutes on the first side, until the skin is crispy and the salmon is about two-thirds cooked.
Carefully flip the salmon fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and slightly firm to touch.
Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside on a plate, keeping it warm.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter.
Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Stir in the capers and lemon juice, allowing the mixture to simmer for another minute.
Return the salmon fillets back to the skillet and spoon the caper-lemon butter sauce over the top.
Sprinkle the salmon with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Serve each salmon fillet with a lemon wedge on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1627 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.6 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.4 g | 202% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 3198 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.2 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 106.4 g | 213% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 334 mg | 7% | |
*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.
