Paleo Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce
Elevate your dinner with this Paleo Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce, a quick and healthy recipe that's bursting with fresh, zesty flavor. Perfectly seasoned salmon fillets are seared to crisp perfection, ensuring a flaky, tender interior, then topped with a creamy lemon dill sauce made with coconut cream, fresh dill, garlic, and a hint of briny capers. This dairy-free, gluten-free dish is ready in just 30 minutes, making it a go-to option for weeknight meals or impressive entertaining. Serve it with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad to complete this wholesome, paleo-friendly meal that delivers both elegance and nutrition.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets, skin on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 piece lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 cup coconut cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons capers
Directions
Step 1
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet.
Step 3
Cook the salmon for approximately 4-5 minutes, pressing down lightly with a spatula to ensure crisp skin.
Step 4
Carefully flip the salmon fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 5
While the salmon is cooking, prepare the lemon dill sauce. In a small mixing bowl, combine the fresh dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, coconut cream, minced garlic, and capers.
Step 6
Whisk the sauce ingredients together until well combined. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.
Step 7
Once the salmon is cooked, remove from the skillet and let it rest for a minute.
Step 8
Serve the salmon fillets with a generous drizzle of lemon dill sauce over the top and garnish with extra fresh dill if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (633.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1536.1 |
| Total Fat 100.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 35.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 252mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3048.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 72.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 63.5g | |
| Protein 90.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 2104IU | 0% |
| Calcium 94.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1707.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories