Description
A quick and simple dish featuring seared salmon in a bright lemon cream sauce with capers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup capers, rinsed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper and sear them for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the lemon juice, scraping brown bits from the pan’s bottom.
- Add heavy cream and capers, stir to combine, and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return the seared salmon to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top.
- Cook for another minute to heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Pat salmon dry before cooking for a better sear. Stir sauce gently to keep it smooth, and use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: salmon, creamy piccata, lemon sauce, quick dinner, fish recipe