Pan-Seared Salmon with Crispy Capers and Dill

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

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Salmon fillets with a golden crust, topped with briny capers and fresh dill for a bright, restaurant-quality finish. This French-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 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 380 calories and feeds 4, 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: 10 min Serves 4 French cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 ounces each), skin-on salmon fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons, drained capers
1 tablespoon, finely chopped fresh dill
1, zested and juiced lemon
1 clove, minced garlic
1 tablespoon butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season skin-side with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook undisturbed for 6-7 minutes until skin is crisp and golden. Flip carefully and cook for 3 more minutes until the flesh is opaque halfway through.
Step 3: Remove salmon from skillet, leaving oil and drippings. Add 2 tablespoons drained capers, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tablespoon fresh dill to the pan, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice, swirling to melt butter and create a glossy sauce. Pour sauce over salmon fillets immediately.