Description
This Easy Salmon Piccata is a delightful dish that combines fresh salmon, zesty flavors, and a quick cooking method. With its juicy chunks of salmon, vibrant lemon juice, and savory capers, this dish is perfect for a quick dinner or healthy meal that doesn’t compromise on taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds skinless salmon, cut into chunks
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 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 on all sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour in the white wine and let it reduce by half until about ⅓ cup remains.
- Add lemon juice, butter, capers, lemon slices, and parsley to the skillet. Toss the salmon to coat and allow to simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve the salmon over jasmine rice, garnished with extra parsley.
Notes
Ensure the salmon is cut into even chunks for uniform cooking.
Adjust the amount of lemon juice to taste for your preference.
For added flavor, feel free to add garlic to the pan when searing salmon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg