Pan Seared Salmon with Capers and Lemon

This easy pan-seared salmon recipe is ready in a flash and allows the flavor of the salmon to sing. The delicious sauce of butter, lemon and capers is the crowning glory of the 15 minute recipe!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 354kcal

Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Olive Oil
4 6-ounce Salmon Steaks
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
Juice of 1 Lemon
3 tablespoons Capers
Suggested garnish: lemon slices

Instructions

Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until hot. Increase heat to medium-high and add the olive oil.
When the surface of the oil is shimmering, place the salmon steaks flesh side down in the pan. Cook for 3 minutes. Turn salmon over and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the fish is opaque in color and flaky. Remove from pan and place on a serving platter or individual dining plates.
Reduce the heat to medium, add the butter, lemon juice and capers to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, until the butter has melted and the sauce has combined. Drizzle sauce over the salmon. Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately.

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