Creamy Lemon Capers Salmon – 25-Minute Recipe
A silky, citrusy salmon dish where tender fillets are bathed in a bright lemon‑capers cream sauce, accented with fresh spinach and a hint of pepper flakes. The combination of zesty lemon, briny capers, and smooth cream creates a vibrant, comforting dinner that’s quick to prepare and sure to impress.
Recipe by miraysway· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 4 piece salmon fillets
- 2 piece onion
- 3 clove garlic
- 3 tsp capers
- 2 spinach
- 1 7/10 cup light liquid cream
- 1 piece lemon
- a pinch butter
- pepper flakes, to taste
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a pinch of butter until melted.
- 2Add the minced onions and garlic, sautéing until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
- 3Stir in the capers, lemon zest, and lemon juice, cooking for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 4Add the fresh spinach and cook until it wilts, about 2 minutes.
- 5Pour in the light liquid cream, stirring to combine and create a silky sauce; let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- 6Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and pepper flakes to taste.
- 7Place the salmon fillets into the skillet, skin-side down if applicable, and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- 8Serve the salmon topped with the creamy lemon capers sauce, garnished with extra lemon zest if desired.
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Sauté aromatics first
Cook the minced onions and garlic until translucent before adding capers and lemon.
Simmer cream briefly
Stir in the light liquid cream and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes to form a silky sauce.
Watch salmon cooking time
Cook each salmon fillet 4–6 minutes per side until it flakes easily with a fork.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Creamy Lemon Capers Salmon?
- About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Creamy Lemon Capers Salmon recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Creamy Lemon Capers Salmon recipe come from?
- It was shared by miraysway on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.