Garlic Caper Baked Salmon Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with healthier fats.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout fillets

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Trout is often less expensive and still rich in omega-3s.

capers

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Green olives provide a similar briny flavor at a lower cost.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro adds a fresh taste, while spinach is more affordable.

Start by mincing garlic.

Drain the capers using a fork or a strainer.

Chop fresh herbs (parsley, dill, and chives) for garnish.

Cut a fresh lemon in half for serving.

Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Melt a generous amount of butter in an oven-safe skillet.

Add the minced garlic and drained capers to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute.

Turn off the heat and place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet.

Tilt the pan to pool the butter sauce on one side and spoon the garlic caper butter over each fillet.

Cover the salmon with foil or parchment paper and slide it into the oven.

After about 15 minutes, uncover the salmon and spoon more of the butter sauce over the fillets.

Return the salmon to the oven uncovered and continue to bake until done.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon just before serving.

Spoon more of the butter sauce on top and finish with the chopped herbs.

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