Description
Indulge in the elegance of this Fast Creamy Salmon Piccata with Lemon and Capers, a delightful dish that marries rich salmon with zesty lemon and briny capers. This recipe is perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions, allowing you to create a gourmet experience in just under 30 minutes. The creamy sauce enhances the natural flavors of the salmon, making it not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Impress your guests or treat yourself to this easy yet sophisticated meal tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (approximately 6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: salmon fillets, lemon juice, capers, garlic, cream, butter, and parsley.
- In a pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip carefully.
- Add minced garlic around the salmon in the pan and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through but still moist.
- Remove the salmon from the pan temporarily. Pour in lemon juice and cream while scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
- Stir in capers into the sauce mixture and simmer for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the salmon fillets back into the pan, coating them gently with sauce. Cook for an additional minute before removing from heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg