Low Fat Pan-Seared Salmon with Caper-Lemon Butter
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Low Fat Pan-Seared Salmon with Caper-Lemon Butter—a dish that combines light, heart-healthy ingredients with gourmet flair. Perfectly seared salmon fillets boast a golden, crispy skin, while remaining tender and juicy inside. The pièce de résistance is the vibrant, velvety caper-lemon butter sauce, enriched with a pop of fresh parsley and zesty lemon for an irresistible flavor burst. With only 10 minutes of prep and a quick 15-minute cook time, this recipe is as easy as it is elegant. It’s a low-fat, nutrient-packed meal that pairs beautifully with your favorite fresh salad or steamed vegetables, making it an ideal option for both busy weeknights and special occasions.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets, skin-on
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Capers, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Directions
Step 1
Begin by patting the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the fillets with salt and black pepper evenly.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
Step 3
Carefully flip the fillets and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through but still juicy. Remove the salmon from the pan and place on a serving platter.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the same pan. As the butter begins to melt, add the capers and sauté for about 1 minute.
Step 5
Pour in the lemon juice and stir to combine, scraping any flavorful bits off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Allow the sauce to simmer for another minute, then remove from heat.
Step 6
Stir the fresh parsley and lemon zest into the sauce.
Step 7
Drizzle the caper-lemon butter sauce over the salmon fillets. Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (782.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1584.4 |
| Total Fat 95.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 29.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 477.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2018.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 4.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.9g | |
| Protein 173.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 2516.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 131.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2297.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories