Description
This Easy Salmon Piccata bursts with flavor from fresh ingredients like lemon and capers. Ideal for a quick dinner, it’s both healthy and satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds skinless salmon, cut into chunks
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- â…” cup dry white wine
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup capers, drained
- lemon slices, for topping
- chopped fresh parsley, for topping
- jasmine rice, for serving
Instructions
- Season the salmon generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to ensure all sides are well-coated.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the salmon and sear for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour in the white wine and allow it to reduce by almost half, simmering until only about â…“ cup remains.
- Stir in the lemon juice, butter, capers, lemon slices, and parsley. Toss the salmon lightly in the mixture and let it simmer for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve the salmon over jasmine rice, garnished with additional parsley.
Notes
Choose a dry white wine to enhance the flavor without making the dish too sweet.
For extra flavor, consider adding sliced garlic when searing the salmon.
Make sure to simmer the sauce long enough to reduce adequately, intensifying the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg