Pan-Seared Salmon with Caper-Lemon Butter

Velvety salmon fillets with a bright, tangy butter sauce that complements the rich fish without adding carbs.

Cuisine: American

Category: Seafood

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 12 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 2 (6 oz each) Salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Pickled capers
• 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Olive oil
• 1/4 tsp Sea salt
• 1 tsp, chopped Fresh dill

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/4 tsp sea salt.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4 minutes without moving until golden brown.
4. Step 4: Flip salmon and cook for 2 more minutes until opaque at the center.
5. Step 5: Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
6. Step 6: Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp pickled capers, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder to the skillet.
7. Step 7: Whisk constantly over medium heat until butter emulsifies and sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute.
8. Step 8: Return salmon to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top.