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Cast iron skillet with cooked crispy salmon and a creamy dill sauce inside.
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Crispy Skillet Salmon with Creamy Lemon Caper Sauce

A whole30 paleo keto dinner recipe of salmon with a delicious zesty caper cream sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 391kcal
Author: Julia

Ingredients

For the Salmon:

  • 1 to 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds salmon cut into fillets
  • 1 tsp ground paprika
  • 2 tsp dried dill
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

For the Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce:

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.
    Salmon filets flesh side down in a skillet to become crispy.
  • Flip salmon and sear on the other side for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the salmon again and cook another 1 to 2 minutes.
    Crispy salmon in a skillet
  • 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.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1of 4 | Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 26g | Sugar: 1g