Description
Easy Salmon Piccata offers an incredible flavor with simple preparation. This dish features tender salmon, zesty lemon, and capers for a delightful, homemade meal perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds skinless salmon, cut into chunks
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- â…” 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, then add the salmon, searing for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add the white wine to the skillet, letting it reduce by half, until about â…“ cup remains.
- Stir in the lemon juice, butter, capers, lemon slices, and parsley, cooking for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve the salmon over jasmine rice with extra parsley on top.
Notes
Ensure all sides of the salmon are well-seasoned for optimal flavor.
Do not worry about cooking the salmon through as it will finish cooking in the sauce.
Replace jasmine rice with other grains if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 125mg