Salmon Piccata: Easy and Flavorful Weeknight Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for Salmon Piccata that makes a perfect weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper; add to the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add garlic and capers, cooking for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stir in butter until melted and serve over salmon.
Notes
- Serve with vegetables or over pasta for a complete meal.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Salmon Piccata, easy recipes, weeknight dinner