Description
Delectable Salmon Piccata brings Mediterranean zest to your dinner table with tender fish glazed in bright lemon-caper sauce. Elegant yet simple, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor that you’ll savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 salmon fillets (skinless, about 6 ounces/170 grams each)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Garnish and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons capers (drained)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Generously season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage on both surfaces.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then carefully place salmon fillets skin-side down.
- Sear salmon for 4-5 minutes until golden brown, creating a crispy exterior, then flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
- Transfer cooked salmon to a serving plate, keeping warm.
- Lower skillet heat to medium and melt butter, creating a rich base for the sauce.
- Pour in freshly squeezed lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the pan to enhance flavor.
- Sprinkle capers into the liquid, allowing them to release their tangy essence into the sauce.
- Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes, reducing slightly and concentrating the flavors.
- Gently return salmon to the skillet, spooning the vibrant sauce over each fillet to reheat and infuse with lemony brightness.
- Finish by garnishing with finely chopped fresh parsley, adding a pop of color and herbal freshness before serving immediately.
Notes
- Swap salmon for other fish like halibut or cod if desired, maintaining similar cooking times and techniques.
- Use gluten-free chicken broth for those with wheat sensitivities to keep the recipe accessible.
- Reduce butter quantity or substitute with olive oil for a lighter, heart-healthy version of the dish.
- Pat salmon fillets completely dry before seasoning to ensure perfect golden-brown searing and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg