Easy One-Pan Creamy Lemon Caper Butter Salmon 

This One-Pan Creamy Lemon Caper Butter Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish that combines the rich taste of salmon with a creamy, tangy lemon-caper butter sauce. The simplicity of the recipe makes it perfect for a weeknight dinner, offering both elegance and convenience with minimal cleanup. The buttery sauce pairs beautifully with the salmon, making every bite irresistible.

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
  
  

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
  
  

• 1 tablespoon butter
  
  

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  
  

• 1 tablespoon capers, drained
  
  

• 1/4 cup heavy cream
  
  

• Salt and pepper, to taste
  
  

• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  
  

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional, for extra flavor)
  
  

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   
   

2. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
   
   

3. Place the salmon fillets in the hot skillet, skin-side down (if using skin-on salmon), and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.
   
   

4. In the same skillet, add butter and let it melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
   
   

5. Stir in lemon juice, capers, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
   
   

6. Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top.
   
   

7. Let the salmon simmer in the sauce for another 1-2 minutes to reheat.
   
   

8. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon zest before serving. Serve with your choice of side dishes like rice or steamed vegetables.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving, approx., serves 4):

• Calories: 380 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 26 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 9 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 80 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 380 mg
  
  

• Total Carbohydrates: 4 g
  
  

• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
  
  

• Sugars: 1 g
  
  

• Protein: 35 g