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Creamy Lemon Salmon Piccata

Creamy Lemon Salmon Piccata: Your New Favorite Dinner Treat

Creamy Lemon Salmon Piccata is a quick, elegant dish with salmon, lemon, and capers that wows at any dinner table.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon skinless, fresh fillets
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter dairy-free alternative for lighter option
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • ¾ cup Chicken broth low-sodium recommended
  • ¼ cup Fresh lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ cup Heavy cream substitute Greek yogurt or coconut cream for a lighter version
  • 2 tablespoons Capers rinsed and drained

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Generously season both sides of the skinless salmon fillets with salt and black pepper, allowing them to sit for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the salmon for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat, add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, and sauté 2 cloves of minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in ¾ cup of chicken broth and ¼ cup of fresh lemon juice, scraping the skillet.
  4. Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly. Return the seared salmon to the skillet, then add ½ cup of heavy cream and 2 tablespoons of rinsed capers.
  5. Allow the sauce to thicken and envelop the salmon for another 2-3 minutes before removing from heat. Garnish as desired and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Freeze salmon without sauce for up to 3 months.

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