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Creamy Salmon Piccata

Creamy Salmon Piccata

This creamy salmon piccata recipe is a simple yet decadent weeknight treat featuring tender salmon in a bright lemon caper cream sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 458 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh salmon cut into 4 pieces
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Flour for dredging
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup chicken broth or dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 lemon lemon zest zest of 1 lemon
  • 1-2 tablespoons brined capers drained
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • Fresh chopped parsley optional, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Cut your salmon into 4 pieces. Sprinkle it with the garlic powder and season it generously with salt & pepper. Dredge each piece in flour on all sides.
  • Add the butter and oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add the fish. Cook it for 3-4 minutes/side or until it's browned. Be sure not to overcook the fish; it shouldn't be cooked fully yet. Remove salmon to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the chicken broth, lemon juice/zest, and capers to the pan. Let it cook for about 2 minutes (or until it reduces by half).
  • Pour in the cream. Let it bubble for 2-3 minutes.
  • And the salmon back into the pan. Cook for another 3-5 minutes or so (you may want to turn the heat down) or until it's cooked through and it flakes easily with a fork and the sauce has thickened up some more.
  • Season with extra salt & pepper as needed. Serve immediately with fresh parsley sprinkled over top if desired.

Notes

The timing on this recipe is designed for a piece of salmon that's about 1" thick. If your salmon has skin on it and you don't want to eat it, simply peel it off after the searing step. I do not recommend subbing the cream for something with a lower fat content as the sauce is likely to curdle and/or won't thicken properly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 458kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 24gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 159mgSodium: 286mgPotassium: 624mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1095IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cream Sauce, Creamy Salmon Piccata, Italian, salmon, salmon piccata, weeknight meal
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