Description
A delightful culinary experience with seared salmon fillets in a creamy, tangy sauce accented by lemon and capers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Start by heating a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and let it warm up for about a minute.
- Prepare the salmon: Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides. Dredge each fillet in all-purpose flour, making sure to coat evenly and shake off the excess.
- Cook the salmon: Place the salmon fillets in the skillet. Sear them for 4-5 minutes on each side until they’re golden brown and cooked throughout. Once done, transfer the fillets to a plate and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds or until fragrant. Then, pour in the chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from the pan.
- Simmer: Let the broth simmer for around 2-3 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly.
- Add cream and lemon: Stir in the heavy cream, fresh lemon juice, and capers. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Finish the sauce: Add the unsalted butter into the sauce, stirring until it melts and becomes smooth.
- Reheat the salmon: Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce generously over the fish. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the salmon to reheat and absorb the flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the salmon before serving. Enjoy your creamy salmon piccata immediately, drizzling extra sauce over the fillets if desired.
Notes
Pat dry salmon fillets before cooking and consider using a non-stick skillet for better searing. Adjust lemon to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg