Paleo Pan-Seared Salmon with Caper-Lemon Butter

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Paleo Pan-Seared Salmon with Caper-Lemon Butter, a simple yet elegant dish that blends fresh, wholesome ingredients with bold, zesty flavors. Perfectly crispy salmon fillets are seared to golden perfection, then bathed in a luscious ghee-based sauce infused with tangy capers, fresh lemon juice, and fragrant garlic. Finished with a sprinkle of vibrant parsley and lemon zest, this low-carb, dairy-free recipe is packed with healthy fats and bursting with brightness in every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this crowd-pleasing main course pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad for an effortlessly gourmet Paleo meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 tablespoons ghee
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 medium lemon
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons italian parsley

Directions

Step 1

Start by zesting and juicing the lemon, keeping them separate. Finely chop the garlic cloves and roughly chop the Italian parsley.

Step 2

Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure a nice sear. Season both sides of each fillet with sea salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot and shimmering, carefully place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan. Cook without moving them for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and the salmon is about three-quarters cooked through.

Step 5

Gently flip each salmon fillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 6

In the same skillet, add ghee and allow it to melt over medium heat. Stir in the chopped garlic and capers, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the lemon juice to the skillet, allowing it to simmer for another minute. Swirl the ingredients in the pan to create the sauce.

Step 8

Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the caper-lemon butter over the top.

Step 9

Sprinkle the lemon zest and chopped parsley over the salmon.

Step 10

Serve immediately, garnishing with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(881.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2067.2

Total Fat 160.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 432.2mg	0%
Sodium 3293.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g	0%
Total Sugars 1.8g
Protein 144.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 107.1mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 402.7mg	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: 70.0%

Protein: 27.9%

Carbs: 2.1%