Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this 25-minute salmon piccata, where succulent salmon fillets meet a zesty lemon and caper sauce. Perfectly seared to golden perfection, this dish transforms a weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience that will impress your family and friends. Quick to prepare yet bursting with flavor, this recipe is your ticket to culinary success without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 3 tablespoons capers (rinsed)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each fillet lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon skin-side down for about 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Carefully flip the salmon and add minced garlic and capers around it; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour chicken broth and lemon juice into the skillet, scraping any bits from the bottom. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Finish by adding lemon zest and chopped parsley before serving over pasta or alongside veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg