Pan-Seared Salmon with Dill Caper Sauce

Name: Pan-Seared Salmon with Dill Caper Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz salmon fillets; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 lemon; 1 tbsp fresh dill; 1 tbsp capers; 2 tbsp white wine; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper

Crispy-skinned salmon fillets served with a tangy dill and caper sauce that elevates simple ingredients.

Cuisine: American

Category: Seafood

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

8 oz salmon fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 lemon
1 tbsp fresh dill
1 tbsp capers
2 tbsp white wine
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat salmon dry and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down in skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes until skin is crisp and golden. Flip, then cook 2-3 minutes more until just cooked through. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp minced lemon zest, 1 tbsp capers, 1 tbsp minced dill, and 2 tbsp white wine to skillet. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced. Whisk in 1 tbsp butter until melted. Pour sauce over salmon and serve immediately.