Heart-Healthy Pan-Seared Salmon with Caper-Lemon Butter
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Heart-Healthy Pan-Seared Salmon with Caper-Lemon Butter—a deliciously simple dish that’s as good for your heart as it is for your taste buds. Perfectly seared salmon fillets boast a golden, crispy skin and pair beautifully with a luscious butter sauce infused with tangy lemon, briny capers, and fresh dill. This flavor-packed recipe is ready in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings when you want a restaurant-quality meal from the comfort of your kitchen. Garnished with fresh parsley for an added pop of color, this dish is a satisfying blend of healthy fats, bright citrus, and aromatic herbs. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly elegant, it’s a must-try for seafood lovers seeking a quick, nutritious, and utterly indulgent dining experience!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets, skin on
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season them with sea salt and black pepper on both sides.
Step 2
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Step 3
Once the oil is hot and shimmering, place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
Step 4
Carefully flip the salmon fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Transfer the salmon to a plate and set aside.
Step 5
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the unsalted butter.
Step 6
Once the butter has melted, add the capers, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir to combine and let the mixture simmer for about 1 minute to meld the flavors.
Step 7
Stir in the chopped dill and remove the skillet from heat.
Step 8
Place the salmon fillets on a serving platter or individual plates. Spoon the caper-lemon butter over each fillet.
Step 9
Garnish with fresh parsley, if using, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (740.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1704.6 |
| Total Fat 130.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 36.7g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 440mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3110.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 6.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.7g | |
| Protein 133.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 3156IU | 0% |
| Calcium 111.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2329.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories