Creamy Lemon Salmon Piccata: An Easy Delight for Home Cooks
A delightful and creamy salmon piccata recipe that’s easy to prepare for any home cook.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets of salmon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the salmon and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add lemon juice and capers, then pour in the heavy cream.
- Stir well and let simmer for a few minutes.
- Return the salmon to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add white wine to the sauce.
- Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Salmon Piccata, Salmon Recipe, Easy Salmon Dish