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Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon Piccata

Irresistibly Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon Piccata

This Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon Piccata is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms a simple weeknight dinner into a culinary delight.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 pieces Salmon fillets 6 oz each
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Chicken broth homemade or store-bought
  • 1 unit Lemon Zest and juice
  • 1 tablespoon Capers
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
To Season
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
For Garnish
  • 1 handful Fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
  2. Season the 4 salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides. Carefully place the fillets into the hot skillet, cook for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  3. Once the salmon is perfectly cooked, gently remove it from the skillet using a spatula.
  4. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and the juice of 1 lemon, then bring to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add ½ cup of heavy cream and stir until combined. Stir in 1 tablespoon of capers and let the sauce thicken for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Carefully place the sautéed salmon back into the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over each fillet for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Take the skillet off the heat, add lemon zest and chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 38gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 900mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, monitor the garlic to prevent bitterness and consider making the sauce ahead of time.

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