Creating the Crispy Skillet Salmon with Lemon Caper Sauce is straightforward. Follow these steps for a flawless dish:

1. Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the Pan: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Cook the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes without moving them, allowing the skin to crisp up.
4. Flip the Fillets: Carefully flip the salmon fillets and add butter to the pan. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
5. Remove the Salmon: Transfer the cooked salmon to a plate and cover to keep warm.
6. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. If using, pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly.
7. Add Capers and Lemon Juice: Stir in the capers and lemon juice, mixing well to combine. Cook for another minute until heated through.
8. Serve: Drizzle the lemon caper sauce over the salmon fillets and garnish with lemon zest and chopped parsley.