Pan-Seared Salmon with Dill & Capers

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Salmon fillets seared to crisp perfection and topped with a bright dill-caper sauce. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado oil, capers for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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: 10 min Serves 2 Scandinavian cuisine 360 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 12 oz salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder. Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 6 minutes without moving until skin is crisp and golden. Flip and cook 4 more minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  3. Step 3: Transfer salmon to a plate and keep warm. Add 2 tbsp capers and 2 tbsp fresh dill to the skillet, stirring for 30 seconds to release flavor.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and cook for 1 minute until sauce reduces slightly. Spoon sauce over salmon fillets immediately.

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