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Salmon Piccata

Salmon Piccata is a delicious and light dish featuring pan-seared salmon fillets topped with a tangy lemon-caper sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon about 6 ounces each
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons capers drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cooking the Salmon
  1. Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets to the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Carefully flip the salmon fillets and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add the butter and allow it to melt. Add the lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze.
  2. Stir in the capers and allow the sauce to simmer for about 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
Serving
  1. Plate the salmon fillets and drizzle the lemon-caper sauce over the top.
  2. Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as steamed vegetables or pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the sauce or garnishing with lemon slices.

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