Description
This delicious pan-seared salmon is complemented by a zesty lemon and caper sauce, perfect for serving over pasta or alongside vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 3 tablespoons capers (rinsed)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each fillet lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon skin-side down for about 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Carefully flip the salmon and add minced garlic and capers around it; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour chicken broth and lemon juice into the skillet, scraping any bits from the bottom. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Finish by adding lemon zest and chopped parsley before serving over pasta or alongside veggies.
Notes
- For added flavor, use lemon zest in the sauce.
- Serve with a side of your favorite vegetables or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 80mg