Lemon-Dill Smoked Salmon with Caper Sauce

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Silky smoked salmon served atop a vibrant sauce of fresh dill, capers, and lemon, with cucumber ribbons. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs smoked salmon fillets, cucumber, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 2 Scandinavian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Thinly slice cucumber into ribbons using a vegetable peeler, then pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Step 2: In a small saucepan, melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill and 2 tbsp drained capers, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream and 1 tbsp lemon juice, then simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Step 4: Place 6 oz smoked salmon fillets on a serving plate and drizzle with the warm caper sauce. Arrange cucumber ribbons around the salmon and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt.

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