Description
Easy Salmon Piccata is the perfect dish for a quick and delightful dinner. Made with fresh salmon, lively lemon, and capers, it promises a delicious experience that will impress at any dinner table.
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 with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring all sides are covered.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the salmon and sear for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Once seared, pour in the white wine and let it reduce by almost half, simmering until about ⅓ cup remains. Then add lemon juice, butter, capers, lemon slices, and parsley.
- Gently toss the salmon in the sauce and let it simmer for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve the salmon on a bed of jasmine rice, garnished with extra parsley.
Notes
Adjust the amount of lemon juice according to your taste preference for acidity.
For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg