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Lemon Salmon Piccata
This easy salmon piccata is a delicious yet elegant meal that is great for a weeknight meal or for when you have guests over. The flakey pan-seared salmon nestled in a bed of a creamy lemon and caper sauce will definitely be a crowd-pleaser!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 458 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 4 salmon fillets
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup flour
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/3 cup white wine
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 Tablespoons capers
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a medium nonstick skillet add the olive oil over medium-high heat. Salt and pepper the salmon fillets. Add the flour to a shallow bowl and coat each side.
- Add the salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side. Flip and continue to cook until the top has a golden brown cut and the salmon flakes easily.
- Remove the salmon and set it aside on a plate. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 20 seconds. Add the white wine and fresh lemon juice, and whisk to deglaze the pan. Stir in the thyme, capers, and chicken broth.
- In a small bowl whisk the cornstarch and water. Add to the sauce and whisk until it starts to thicken.
- Add the salmon back to the sauce and spoon the sauce on top. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
458kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
625mg
(26%)
Potassium
960mg
(27%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
165IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 458kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 625mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 960mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 165IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.