Salmon Fillets with Mustard Pan Sauce and Capers

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

white wine

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

White grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Season salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.

Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy.

Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.

Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Add butter to the same skillet and melt over medium heat.

Add shallots and garlic, sautéing until softened, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in dijon mustard and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Pour in white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Add chicken broth and capers, simmering for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley.

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Serve salmon fillets topped with the mustard pan sauce and capers.

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