Crispy Skillet Salmon with Creamy Lemon Caper Sauce
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
391 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crispy Skillet Salmon with Creamy Lemon Caper Sauce
Description
The recipe starts by drying salmon fillets and seasoning them with sea salt, dried dill, and paprika. The salmon is then seared skin-side down in hot avocado oil until the surface is golden and crispy, which provides a pleasant textural contrast to the tender interior. Turning the salmon carefully ensures even cooking, aiming for medium doneness depending on individual preference.
The accompanying sauce is made directly in the skillet by adding full-fat canned coconut milk, lemon zest, lemon juice to taste, capers, and dried dill. The sauce cooks down slightly to thicken and infuse flavors, complementing the richness of the salmon with bright acidity and a mild briny kick from the capers.
This salmon dish can be served as a main course alongside vegetables or grains. The crispy exterior and creamy lemon-caper sauce make it suitable for a varied meal, offering textural interest and balanced flavors without complicated preparation.
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
- 1 to 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon cut into fillets
- 1 tsp paprika ground
- 2 tsp dill dried
- 1/4 tsp salt sea salt
For the Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce:
- 1 cup coconut milk full-fat, canned
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice to taste
- 3 Tbsp capers
- 2 tsp dill dried
Instructions
- Use a paper towel to pat dry the salmon filets. Season with sea salt, dill, and paprika.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large cast iron skillet or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Place salmon fillets flesh side down, pressing them lightly so the entire surface of the flesh comes into contact with the pan. Sear, undisturbed, for 3-4 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Flip salmon and sear on the other side for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the salmon again and cook another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet (coconut milk, lemon zest and juice, capers and dill. Cook until salmon reaches desired done-ness and sauce thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes. Taste the sauce for flavor and add sea salt and/or more lemon juice to taste.
- The FDA considered salmon to be fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Many people find they like salmon best when it is medium-rare on the inside, which is around 120 to 125 degrees F. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the salmon to be sure the salmon cooks to your desired level of doneness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 391 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 4 | |
| Calories | 391kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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