Description
Creamy Salmon Piccata with Lemon and Capers is a delightful dish featuring tender salmon fillets in a rich and tangy sauce made with lemon, capers, and heavy cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the olive oil and allow it to heat up for about a minute.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Dredge each salmon fillet in the all-purpose flour, coating it evenly and shaking off any excess.
- Place the fillets in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked salmon fillets to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Let the broth simmer for about 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in the heavy cream, fresh lemon juice, and capers.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Add the unsalted butter to the sauce and stir until it melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
- Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the fillets.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the salmon to reheat and absorb some of the sauce.
- Sprinkle the fresh parsley over the top of the salmon fillets before serving.
- Serve the creamy salmon piccata immediately, spooning more sauce over the fillets if desired.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and capers to taste for a more tangy flavor.
- This dish pairs well with pasta or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Salmon Piccata, Lemon, Capers, Salmon Recipe