Creamy Salmon Piccata: Easy Weeknight Delight for Home Cooks
A creamy and flavorful salmon piccata recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- Remove salmon and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and add garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
- Add heavy cream, capers, and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Return salmon to the pan and coat with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta or rice.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice based on your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Salmon Piccata