Description
Experience the delightful fusion of creamy and tangy with this Creamy Salmon Piccata Recipe! Perfect for any occasion, this dish features tender salmon fillets enrobed in a luscious lemon-caper sauce, making each bite a perfect harmony of flavors.
Ingredients
1 lb fresh salmon, cut into 4 pieces
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Flour, for dredging
2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
2 Tbsp lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
1–2 Tbsp brined capers, drained
1 cup heavy cream
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Season salmon with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; dredge lightly in flour.
In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium-high heat and sear salmon until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side; remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest; simmer until slightly reduced.
Stir in capers and heavy cream; simmer until sauce thickens.
Return salmon to skillet, cover with sauce, and cook until done.
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitute white wine with additional chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version.
For a thicker sauce, simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes before adding salmon back to the skillet.
Serve with a side of steamed asparagus or over a bed of fresh pasta for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg