
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
https://eatpace.com/recipes/lemon-salmon-crispy-capers-greens
Ingredients
- 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
Pat the {Salmon} dry. Finely chop the {Garlic}, grate the {Parmesan}, and zest then halve the {Lemon}.
~8 min
- 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
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
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
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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Per serving
Percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


