Creamy Lemon Salmon Piccata That Will Brighten Your Dinner

Enjoy a delightful Creamy Lemon Salmon Piccata, perfect for quick dinners and versatile for any palate.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets Salmon Fresh, high-quality salmon preferred.
2 tablespoons Olive Oil For cooking the salmon.

For the Creamy Sauce

2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can substitute with plant-based butter.
2 teaspoons Garlic Freshly minced for the best flavor.
1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium options recommended.
1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Use freshly squeezed juice.
1/2 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt or coconut cream.
2 tablespoons Capers Rinse before use to reduce saltiness.

Equipment

Skillet
measuring cups
measuring spoons
knife
cutting board

Method

Directions

Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and let sit for 5 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear the salmon for 4-5 minutes skin-side down, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
Remove the salmon from the skillet and keep warm.
Reduce heat and melt butter in the same skillet; add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, deglazing the pan; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Return salmon to the skillet and let simmer in the sauce for 2 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream and capers, simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
Serve salmon drizzled with the sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with steamed vegetables or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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