Description
Creamy Lemon Salmon Piccata is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender salmon fillets with a creamy lemon sauce, capers, and fresh herbs, creating a delightful meal that is both easy to prepare and irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in the heavy cream and capers, and let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the salmon to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Serve with pasta or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or asparagus for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 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: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg