Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 4 Sockeye salmon fillets (2-3 oz each, skin on)
- 1 tsp salt (or more, to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic , minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp capers
Instruction
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides. Drizzle 3 tbsp olive oil on top of the salmon and add garlic over the non skin side.
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add salmon, skin side up and cook for 2 minutes. If the oil starts to smoke in the process, turn the heat down.
- Turn fillets and cook for 2 more minutes, skin side down. Add lemon juice and capers (optional). Cover. Cook for 1-2 more minutes. Turn off the heat. Let the salmon sit inside the pan for a few more minutes. Serve.
