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Lemon Salmon & Crispy Capers Greens - italian dinner recipe

Lemon Salmon & Crispy Capers Greens

Golden salmon fillets over silky lemony greens, finished with crisp capers and a little Parmesan. Fast, bright, and satisfying, with plenty of color and texture for a light dinner that still feels complete.

By Eatpace

Gluten-Free
Prep: 8 minCook: 17 min25 min total 2 servings Basic Italian

Ingredients

Servings:2
  • Salmon(2)
  • Baby Spinach(200 g)
  • Capers(2 tbsp)
  • Garlic(2 cloves)
  • Lemon(1)
  • Parmesan(20 g)
  • Olive oil(2 tbsp)
  • Butter(15 g)
  • Salt(½ tsp)
  • Black pepper(¼ tsp)

Method

  1. 1

    Pat the {Salmon} dry. Finely chop the {Garlic}, grate the {Parmesan}, and zest then halve the {Lemon}.

    ~8 min

  2. 2

    Heat {Olive oil} in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the {Capers} and cook until they open and turn crisp, about 2 minutes. Scoop them out to a plate, leaving the oil behind.

    ~2 min

  3. 3

    Season the {Salmon} with {Salt} and {Black pepper}. Add to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes on the first side, then turn and cook 2 minutes more until just cooked through.

    ~5 min

  4. 4

    Transfer the {Salmon} to a plate. Lower the heat to medium, add the {Butter} and {Garlic}, and cook for 30 seconds. Add the {Baby Spinach}, {Lemon} zest, and juice from half the {Lemon}. Toss for 2 to 3 minutes until the greens are wilted and glossy. Stir in half the {Parmesan}.

    ~4 min

  5. 5

    Pile the lemony greens onto plates, set the {Salmon} on top, and finish with the crispy {Capers}, the remaining {Parmesan}, and wedges from the rest of the {Lemon}.

    ~6 min

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Nutrition Facts

Per serving

448
Calories
39g
Protein
28g
Fat
8g
Carbs
3g
Fiber

Percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Dietary Profile
Gluten-Free
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