Caper Lemon Salmon

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Description

With only FOUR simple ingredients, this Crispy Caper Lemon Salmon is an easy weeknight dinner that is loaded with flavor!

Ingredients
  • 8 ounce salmon fillet
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • maldon sea salt & freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup brined capers drained and rinsed
  • cooking spray
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Place the 8 ounce salmon fillet in the baking dish and cover with the 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and season with Maldon sea salt & freshly ground pepper.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes. Cooking time will vary greatly depending on the thickness of the salmon.
  4. While salmon is cooking, lightly spray a small frying pan and heat to medium. Add the drained and blotted 1/4 cup brined capers. Saute for 3-5 minutes, or until capers start to crisp and brown. Remove from heat and salt aside until salmon is complete.
  5. Remove salmon, which should be a light pink and flake easily with a fork. Top with crispy capers and serve.