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Lemon Salmon Piccata

This is one of the dishes that we make often because it's quick and easy but also because of the memories it holds for us. The lemon and garlic pan sauce is perfect sopped up with bread, and the briny tang of the capers complements salmon incredibly well.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 536 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 (6 ounce) salmon fillets skinless, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons (1 oz) unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic sliced
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons capers drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup fish or vegetable stock
  • Juice from 1/2 large lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
  • Small handful fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • Rustic white bread to serve (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place the flour in a wide shallow bowl and lightly dredge the salmon on all sides.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil until it sizzles. Arrange salmon in the skillet and cook until the flour has formed into a crispy crust and the salmon is just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Move to a plate.
  3. To the same skillet, add the white wine, being sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits. Simmer until the wine reduces by half, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add the butter, garlic, and capers, and cook until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  5. Whisk in the stock and lemon juice, and cook until the sauce has thickened, 4 to 6 minutes.
  6. Stir in the parsley and return the salmon to the skillet, spooning the sauce on top of the salmon to coat. Serve with slices of rustic white bread for soaking up the sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 536kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Monounsaturated Fat 20g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 79mg (26%) Sodium 500mg (21%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 536

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 536kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Monounsaturated Fat 20g 100%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 500mg 21%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

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