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Creamy Salmon Piccata Recipe

Seared salmon is topped with a lemon caper piccata sauce in this twist on the classic Italian dish. Salmon piccata looks fancy, but is so easy to make!

Servings: 4
Calories: 426 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 pound salmon filet, skinless, cut into 4-ounce portions
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 2 tablespoons Butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup minced shallot
  • ⅓ cup white wine
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced (about 2 tablespoons lemon juice)
  • ¼ cup capers, drained
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Instructions

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  1. Season the salmon on both sides with ¼ teaspoon of the kosher salt and the freshly ground black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon to the skillet flesh side up, and cook until golden brown on the bottom and turns opaque on top, 4 to 6 minutes. Flip the salmon and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Transfer the salmon to a plate.
  2. Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel, then return to medium-high, melt the butter, and add the shallot. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring, then add the wine and cook for 1 minute. Add the cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, capers, and remaining ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce to medium heat and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and reduces by a third. Stir in the chopped dill, then add the salmon back to the skillet. Add more salt or pepper to taste. Spoon the sauce over the salmon and serve.

Notes

  • • If the sauce reduces and becomes too thick, stir in 1-2 tablespoons water to loosen and thin the sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 426kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 128mg (43%) Sodium 994mg (41%) Potassium 680mg (19%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 921IU (18%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 426

% Daily Value*

Calories 426kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 128mg 43%
Sodium 994mg 41%
Potassium 680mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 921IU 18%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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