Zesty Pan Seared Salmon
Calling all salmon lovers to the table for this Zesty Pan Seared Salmon. Using fresh lemon juice, capers and garlic for a zingy flavour that comes together quickly. Serve it with the Fall Harvest Wild Rice for a complete dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 308kcal
Ingredients
For the sauce
- Juice of two lemons
- 3-4 Garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tbsp butter
- Zest of one lemon
- Small bunch of fresh chopped parsley
- 2 Tablespoons capers
for the salmon
- 4 Salmon fillets
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
Make the sauce
- In a small sauce pan add the butter until it sizzles, about a minute. Add the garlic, capers, lemon zest and lemon juice Stir and let cook for about a minute. Add fresh chopped parsley, stir and remove from heat.
Cook the salmon
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the olive oil. Place the salmon in the skillet skin side down.
- Cook each side for 3 - 4 minutes depending on the thickness of your salmon.
- Pour over sauce at the last minute. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Zesty Pan Seared Salmon
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 308
Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 94mg31%
Sodium 186mg8%
Potassium 844mg24%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 74IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.