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Lemon butter salmon and capers

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Course: Supper
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 359kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 150g each), skinless
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp capers drained
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • lemon sliced for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Salmon:

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
  • Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.

Sear the Salmon:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
  • When the oil is hot, add the salmon fillets skin-side down.
  • Sear the salmon for about 2-3 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.

Cook the Salmon in the Oven:

  • Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
  • Roast the salmon for about 8-10 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork and is cooked to your desired level of doneness.

Make the Lemon Butter Sauce:

  • In the same skillet, remove the salmon and set it aside.
  • In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add capers and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in the butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook until the butter has melted and the sauce has slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve:

  • Place the seared salmon fillets back into the skillet with the lemon butter sauce.
  • Spoon the sauce over the salmon.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices, if desired.

Enjoy:

  • Serve the Lemon Butter Salmon with Capers hot. It pairs wonderfully with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
    Enjoy your delicious Lemon Butter Salmon with Capers!
Nutrition Facts
Lemon butter salmon and capers
Amount per Serving
Calories
359
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
109
mg
36
%
Sodium
 
189
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
854
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
 
1
g
0
%
Fiber
 
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
 
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
 
34
g
68
%
Vitamin A
 
422
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
29
mg
3
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.