Lemon-Dill Pan-Seared Salmon with Crispy Capers

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A perfectly crispy-skinned salmon fillet bathed in a bright lemon-dill sauce with briny capers for a high-protein keto meal. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (keto, high protein), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 1 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 6 oz salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking; place salmon skin-side down and press gently with a spatula for 10 seconds to ensure even contact.
  3. Step 3: Sauté 5-6 minutes until the skin is golden-brown and crisp, then flip and cook 3-4 minutes more until the internal temperature reaches 125°F (medium-rare) and the flesh flakes easily.
  4. Step 4: Remove salmon and set aside; add 1 tbsp capers, 1 minced garlic clove, and 2 tbsp fresh dill to the skillet, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter and the juice of 1/2 lemon, swirling until the butter emulsifies and the sauce thickens slightly, coating the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Pour the sauce over the salmon, garnish with remaining lemon zest and dill, and serve immediately.

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