Caper-Crusted Salmon with Dill

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

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Flaky salmon fillets topped with briny capers and fresh dill for a bright, flavorful dinner. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, capers for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Scandinavian cuisine 310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 oz each, skin-on salmon fillets
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp, drained capers
1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
1/2, sliced lemon
1/4 tsp salt
pinch black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season skin-side with 1/4 tsp salt and pinch black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
Step 3: Flip salmon, scatter 1 tbsp drained capers and 1 tbsp chopped dill over top, and add 1/2 sliced lemon. Transfer skillet to a 400°F oven and bake for 6-8 minutes until salmon is medium and flakes easily with a fork.