Pan-Seared Salmon with Caper and Lemon

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Salmon fillets seared until crispy skin, topped with a tangy caper and lemon sauce for an elegant yet effortless dinner. This American-inspired seafood recipe (low-carb), 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 210 calories and feeds 2, 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: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 American cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down in skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
  4. Step 4: Flip salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes until just cooked through (internal temperature 145°F/63°C).
  5. Step 5: Remove salmon from skillet, leaving oil. Add 2 tbsp capers and 1/2 lemon slice, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Spoon caper sauce over salmon and garnish with 1 tbsp fresh dill and remaining lemon juice.

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