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Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon Piccata

Savor the Flavor: Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon Piccata

Indulge in a Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon Piccata that elevates weeknight dinners with rich flavors and a zesty kick.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 pieces Salmon fillets About 6 oz each, skin-on for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly cracked
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil High-quality for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Adds richness
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh, minced
  • 0.5 cup Chicken broth Gluten-free if needed
  • 1 cup Heavy cream For creamy texture
  • 1 whole Lemon Both zest and juice required
  • 2 tablespoons Capers Briny flavor
For Garnish
  • 0.25 cup Fresh parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Steps
  1. Heat the skillet by adding 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  2. Season 4 salmon fillets with salt and black pepper; sear skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden.
  3. Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté 3 cloves of minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze with ½ cup of chicken broth, scraping the skillet to mix in flavors; simmer for about 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream, the zest and juice of 1 lemon, and 2 tablespoons of capers, simmer to thicken for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon sauce over it; cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through.
  8. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 37gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and keep an eye on the garlic while sautéing to avoid burning.

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