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Creamy Garlic Salmon with Caper Sauce – A Deliciously Easy and Flavorful Dish

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Learn how to make creamy garlic salmon with caper sauce in this easy, flavorful recipe. Perfect for any occasion

Ingredients

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  • 4–5oz salmon filets (skin-on or skinless)
  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 1 tspsalt
  • 1 tspblack pepper
  • 1 tsponion powder
  • 1 tspgarlic powder
  • 1 tsppaprika
  • 1 tbspminced garlic
  • 2 tbspcapers
  • 1–2tbsp butter
  • 3/4 cupheavy cream
  • 1/4 cupminced fresh parsley
  • 1 tsplemon juice
  • White rice (prepared as a side)

Instructions

  1. Season the Salmon: Sprinkle the salmon filets with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika to coat evenly.
  2. Cook the Salmon:
  3. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  4. Place the salmon skin-side down and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the bottom turns golden brown.
  5. Gently flip the salmon and cook for another 7 minutes, or until it turns opaque and flaky. Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside.
  6. Prepare the Sauce:
  7. Using the same skillet (do not rinse), melt butter over medium heat.
  8. Add minced garlic and capers, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  9. Stir in the parsley and squeeze in the lemon juice.
  10. Make the Creamy Sauce:
  11. Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and reduce the heat to low.
  12. Let the sauce simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
  13. Combine and Serve:
  14. Return the cooked salmon to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the filets. Let the salmon warm through in the sauce for a minute or two.
  15. Garnish with additional parsley and lemon slices if desired.
  16. Serve: Plate the salmon alongside steamed white rice and drizzle with the creamy caper sauce. Enjoy!

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