Pan Seared Salmon with Capers
Elevate your dinner table with this quick and flavorful Pan Seared Salmon with Capers recipe, a perfect balance of elegance and simplicity. This dish features tender, golden-brown salmon fillets, expertly seared to lock in their natural richness and complemented by a buttery garlic-caper sauce kissed with fresh lemon juice for zesty brightness. In just 25 minutes, this healthy and delicious meal comes together, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Garnished with freshly chopped parsley, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad for a complete and satisfying meal. With its aromatic flavors and perfect sear, this salmon recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your seafood repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6-8 ounces each) salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons capers (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side up in the skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes without moving until the flesh is golden brown and releases easily from the pan.
Carefully flip the fillets, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low and add the butter. Stir until melted.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the capers and lemon juice, simmering for 1-2 minutes to meld the flavors.
Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top to coat them evenly.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately alongside your choice of side dishes, such as steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2040 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.1 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.1 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 410 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 3461 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.9 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 166.3 g | 333% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 145 mg | 3% | |
*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.
