30-Minute Creamy Lemon Salmon Piccata: Easy Weeknight Delight
Enjoy a quick and flavorful dish with this 30-minute creamy lemon salmon piccata recipe, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets salmon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add heavy cream, lemon juice, zest, and capers; stir until combined.
- Return salmon to the skillet and simmer for a few minutes.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for desired tanginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: 30-Minute, Creamy, Lemon, Salmon, Piccata, Easy, Weeknight, Dinner