Description
Delicious salmon piccata brings zesty Mediterranean flavors to classic seafood with a luxurious lemon-butter sauce. Elegant yet simple preparation promises restaurant-quality dining right at home for passionate cooks craving coastal Italian-inspired cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) fresh salmon, cut into 4 pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
Seasoning and Coating:
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Flour, for dredging
Complementary Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 12 tablespoons brined capers, drained
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Delicately coat salmon fillets with a light dusting of seasoned flour, ensuring an even, thin layer of seasoning embraces the fish.
- Heat a skillet with a blend of butter and olive oil, creating a golden searing surface that will transform the salmon into a crispy, bronzed delicacy.
- Carefully place the seasoned salmon into the sizzling pan, allowing each side to develop a rich, caramelized exterior for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Gently remove the salmon and set aside, preserving its perfect texture and warmth.
- Deglaze the skillet with a vibrant combination of chicken broth, bright lemon juice, and aromatic zest, allowing the liquid to reduce and concentrate its flavors.
- Introduce briny capers and luxurious heavy cream to the pan, whisking until the sauce reaches a silky, inviting consistency.
- Tenderly return the seared salmon to the skillet, nestling the fillets into the creamy sauce and allowing them to finish cooking and absorb the complex flavor profile.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a burst of color and herbal freshness.
- Serve immediately, ensuring the salmon remains moist and the sauce is at its peak temperature and texture.
Notes
- Optimize flour coating by using a fine-mesh sieve for even, light dusting that prevents clumping and ensures crispy exterior.
- Control heat carefully during salmon searing to achieve golden-brown crust without overcooking delicate fish, using medium-high temperature.
- Adapt recipe for dairy-free diets by substituting heavy cream with coconut cream or cashew cream for similar rich texture.
- Reduce sodium content by using low-sodium chicken broth and limiting added salt, perfect for heart-healthy meal modifications.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg