Description
Easy Salmon Piccata is a delightful dish featuring tender salmon immersed in a zesty, buttery sauce with capers. This quick and simple recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion, making it a must-try for anyone who loves flavorful, homemade dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds skinless salmon, cut into chunks
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅔ 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 chunks generously with kosher salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear the salmon chunks for 1 to 2 minutes on every side until browned.
- Pour in the dry white wine and let it reduce by about half, simmering until only ⅓ cup remains.
- Add lemon juice, butter, capers, lemon slices, and fresh parsley. Toss the salmon to combine and let it simmer gently for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve the salmon on a bed of jasmine rice, garnished with extra parsley.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
For additional flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg