Dairy-Free Pan-Seared Salmon with Caper-Lemon Butter

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Dairy-Free Pan-Seared Salmon with Caper-Lemon Butter—an elegant yet effortless dish packed with vibrant flavors. This recipe features perfectly pan-seared salmon fillets with crispy, golden skin, paired with a luscious dairy-free butter sauce infused with zesty lemon, briny capers, and fragrant garlic. The dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for busy evenings while still feeling indulgent and special. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness, this salmon recipe is completely dairy-free, making it perfect for those with dietary restrictions. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or a light salad for a wholesome, restaurant-quality meal at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Salmon fillets, skin-on
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Capers, drained
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons Dairy-free butter
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the salmon with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Step 3

Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook without moving them for about 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and releases easily from the pan.

Step 4

Carefully flip the salmon fillets and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 5

Remove the salmon from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.

Step 6

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 7

Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Step 8

Stir in the capers and lemon juice, then add the lemon zest.

Step 9

Add the dairy-free butter, stirring continuously until melted and everything is well combined.

Step 10

Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.

Step 11

Serve the salmon fillets immediately, drizzling each piece generously with the caper-lemon butter sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(837.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1958.4

Total Fat 134.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 415.1mg	0%
Sodium 3452.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 6.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g	0%
Total Sugars 1.0g
Protein 173.6g	0%

Vitamin D 2516.9IU	0%
Calcium 135.9mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 2317.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.7%

Protein: 35.9%

Carbs: 1.4%