Description
Creamy Lemon Salmon Piccata is a delightful dish that combines the rich, buttery texture of salmon with a zesty lemon sauce, creating a perfect balance of flavors. The dish is finished with capers that add a briny pop, making each bite a burst of freshness and indulgence.
Ingredients
- Salmon: 4 fillets (6 oz each), skinless
- Salt: 1 teaspoon, for seasoning
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon, for seasoning
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons, for frying
- Butter: 2 tablespoons, unsalted
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Lemon Juice: 1/4 cup, freshly squeezed
- Chicken Broth: 1/2 cup, low-sodium
- Heavy Cream: 1/2 cup
- Capers: 2 tablespoons, rinsed and drained
- Parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and capers, and let the sauce simmer for another 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the salmon to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the fillets. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time; simply reheat gently in a skillet over low heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 5 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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