Salmon Piccata
Salmon Piccata is a zesty, buttery dish featuring tender salmon fillets in a tangy lemon-caper sauce, perfect for a quick and elegant dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then lightly dredge them in flour, shaking off any excess.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add salmon and cook until golden and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove salmon and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add lemon juice, white wine (or chicken broth), and capers. Simmer and stir for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.
- Return salmon to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.
- Remove from heat, stir in remaining tablespoon of butter and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch, serve with a side of garlic mashed potatoes or steamed asparagus to complement the bright flavors of the piccata sauce.