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Lemon Salmon Piccata
This easy Lemon Salmon Piccata is a gorgeous main dish where salmon filets are nestled in the most delicious creamy lemon sauce. You'll be licking that pan clean!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 406 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American , Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce salmon fillets with the skin on 24 ounces total
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons drained capers
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Pat 4 6-ounce salmon fillets with the skin on dry with paper towels, and use 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper to season them on both sides.
- Heat 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, then add the salmon fillets skin down. Cook for 4-5 minutes before flipping the fillets over and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Remove the fillets from the skillet and reserve on a plate.
- Add ½ teaspoon minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Add ½ cup chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat until the broth is simmering, and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the broth has reduced by half. Stir in 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 3 tablespoons drained capers.
- Add ½ cup heavy whipping cream and bring to a simmer for two minutes. Add the salmon fillets back to the pan. Taste the sauce, and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
406kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
135mg
(45%)
Sodium
940mg
(39%)
Potassium
887mg
(25%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
604IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 940mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 887mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 604IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.