Description
Salmon Piccata is a bright and elegant dish featuring pan-seared salmon fillets finished in a silky lemon-butter sauce with capers, offering a perfect balance of richness and freshness.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets on both sides with salt and black pepper, then lightly dredge in flour and shake off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Stir in the capers, return salmon to the skillet, and spoon sauce over the fish. Simmer gently for 1–2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
Fresh lemon juice provides the best flavor.Do not overcook the salmon to keep it tender and juicy.Serve with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
