Easy One Pan Creamy Lemon Caper Butter Salmon for a Quick Delight
A quick and delightful salmon dish featuring creamy lemon caper butter, prepared in one pan for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets salmon
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Put the salmon fillets in the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they flake easily with a fork.
- Pour in the lemon juice and capers, and sprinkle the lemon zest and dill over the top.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the salmon.
Notes
- Serve immediately with your choice of side.
- This dish pairs well with asparagus or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Easy One Pan Creamy Lemon Caper Butter Salmon