Crispy Skillet Salmon with Lemon Caper Dill Sauce
Easy to make, one pan - flavorful salmon recipe from The Roasted Root.
Ingredients
- 1-2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 1/2 lbs salmon, cut into fillets
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 2 tsp dried dill
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
For the Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce
- 1 cup full fat canned coconut milk
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice, to taste
- 3 Tbsp capers
- 2 tsp dried dill
Instructions
- Use a paper towel to pat dry the salmon fillets. Sprinkle with Sea Salt, Dill and paprika.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large Cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. place the fillets flesh side down, pressing them lightly so the entire surface of 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 - 3 minutes. Flip the salmon again and cook another 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 thicken, about 3 - 4 minutes. Taste the sauce for flavor and add sea salt and/or more lemon to taste.
Notes
Total Fat: 26g, Unsaturated Fat 0g, Carbohydrates 2g, Sugar 1g, Protein 36g
Note: Nutritional info is provided as a courtesy only. Although celebratednest.com strives to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.