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Salmon Piccata Recipe

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Creamy Lemon Salmon Piccata is a delightful dish featuring tender salmon fillets cooked to perfection and served with a luscious lemon, caper, and cream sauce. This recipe balances the richness of butter and heavy cream with the bright acidity of fresh lemon juice and the briny pop of capers, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices for a visually appealing and flavorful dinner perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Salmon

  • 1 pound salmon fillets (skinless) – fresh
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained

Garnish

  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salmon: Season the skinless salmon fillets evenly on both sides with salt and black pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
  2. Cook the Salmon: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until the fish is golden and cooked through. Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add Liquids and Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and fresh lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits for added flavor. Let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Finish the Cream Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and capers, simmering for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and is creamy.
  6. Combine and Heat Through: Return the cooked salmon fillets to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and warm through for about 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the salmon and garnish with lemon slices. Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes.

Notes

  • Choose fresh salmon fillets for the best flavor and texture.
  • For a lighter sauce, substitute half of the heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
  • Rinse capers well to remove excess saltiness.
  • Cooking salmon skinless helps to avoid crispy skin but keeps the focus on the delicate texture.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables or a light salad to balance the rich sauce.

Keywords: Salmon Piccata, Lemon Salmon, Creamy Salmon, Capers, Lemon Cream Sauce, Easy Fish Dinner

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