Creamy Salmon Piccata Recipe
Salmon Piccata: Whip up this easy, creamy lemon caper salmon in under 40 minutes. Tender salmon in a luscious sauce, perfect for a quick elegant dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 4 Salmon Fillets (about 1 inch in thickness, boneless)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Garlic (minced)
- ½ cup Chicken Broth
- Juice of 1½ Lemon
- 3 tablespoons Capers (drained)
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
Instructions
- Dry the salmon fillets well with a paper towel and sprinkle each side with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a 10 or 12 inch skillet and slide in the salmon fillets. Cook for 5 minutes on each side, then remove to a plate.
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add chicken broth and simmer for 3 minutes until reduced by half. Add lemon juice and capers, mixing well.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer on low for 2 minutes. Return the salmon fillets to the pan and spoon the sauce over them. Turn off the flame and serve immediately.
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Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.