Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon and Caper Sauce

Name: Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon and Caper Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Keto
Ingredients: 2 (6 ounces each) salmon fillets; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 lemon; 2 tablespoons capers; 1 clove, minced garlic; 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh dill; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Flaky salmon fillets seared to golden perfection, topped with a bright lemon-caper sauce made with garlic and fresh dill.

Cuisine: Keto

Category: Seafood

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

2 (6 ounces each) salmon fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons capers
1 clove, minced garlic
1 teaspoon, chopped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat salmon dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy and golden. Flip carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until just opaque in the center.
Step 3: Remove salmon from skillet and set aside. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan, then add minced garlic and capers. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon over the pan, add chopped dill, and stir to combine. Return salmon to the pan, spooning sauce over top. Cook for 1 more minute to heat through.