Description
This Easy Salmon Piccata features succulent salmon and a delightful sauce made with lemon and capers. It’s quick to prepare, perfect for a healthy dinner or a special occasion.
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 pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on all sides.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and add the salmon. Sear for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown, without worrying about cooking through.
- After searing, pour in the wine and let it reduce to about a third of a cup. Then, add the lemon juice, butter, capers, lemon slices, and parsley, tossing the salmon gently.
- Simmer the mixture for another 1-2 minutes, then serve the salmon over jasmine rice, topped with extra parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, use a full-bodied dry white wine.
Feel free to adjust the lemon juice according to your taste for tartness.
Serve with a side of vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 90mg