Name: Creamy Salmon Piccata Rich Zesty PanSeared Perfection
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Salmon fillets (skin on or off): 2 fillets, 6 oz each; Olive oil: 1 tablespoon; Salt: 1/2 teaspoon; Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon; Garlic cloves: 2; Shallot: 1 small; Dry white wine: 1/2 cup; Fresh lemon juice: 2 tablespoons; Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon; Heavy cream: 1/2 cup; Fish or chicken stock: 1/4 cup; Capers: 2 tablespoons; Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons; Butter: 1 tablespoon

Description

Discover Creamy Salmon Piccata with lush sauce lemon brightness and tender texture simple steps for a restaurantworthy weeknight triumph

Ingredients

Salmon fillets (skin on or off): 2 fillets, 6 oz each

Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

Salt: 1/2 teaspoon

Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon

Garlic cloves: 2

Shallot: 1 small

Dry white wine: 1/2 cup

Fresh lemon juice: 2 tablespoons

Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon

Heavy cream: 1/2 cup

Fish or chicken stock: 1/4 cup

Capers: 2 tablespoons

Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons

Butter: 1 tablespoon

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Instructions

Pat dry the salmon fillets with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear salmon fillets (skin-side down if using skin-on) until a golden crust forms and the fish is almost cooked through, then flip to finish cooking. Remove the salmon and set aside.

In the same pan, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic and finely minced shallot. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Deglaze with dry white wine (or stock) and simmer until reduced by about half.

Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and stock. Whisk in heavy cream and simmer until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

Stir in capers and butter; season to taste. Return the salmon to the pan briefly to coat with the sauce.

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with pasta or vegetables as desired.

Notes

Creamy Salmon Piccata is a bright, weeknight-friendly Italian-inspired main course: seared salmon finished in a silky lemon cream sauce with garlic, shallot, white wine or stock, capers, and fresh herbs. Ready in about 25 minutes and adaptable for dairy-free or gluten-free diets.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main course
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 servings
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Fat: 34 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 38 g