Description
This One-Pan Creamy Lemon Caper Butter Salmon is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The rich lemon caper butter sauce adds a tangy kick to the tender salmon. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the creamy lemon caper butter sauce:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with olive oil.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon is baking, make the creamy lemon caper butter sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the capers, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and cook for another minute. Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir the sauce until it thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the sauce from heat and set aside.
- Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the oven and drizzle with the creamy lemon caper butter sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides, like roasted vegetables or rice.
Notes
- You can substitute the salmon with other fish, such as trout or tilapia.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a subtle heat.
- This dish pairs well with a light salad or steamed asparagus.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 371
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg