Description
This Easy Salmon Piccata is a quick and flavorful dish made with skinless salmon, zesty lemon, and capers. Perfect for weeknight dinners, it pairs beautifully with jasmine rice, creating a delicious, homemade meal that’s sure to impress.
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 chunks with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring they are well-coated.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the salmon and sear each side for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
- After searing, pour in the white wine and allow it to reduce by half, simmering until about ⅓ cup remains.
- Stir in the lemon juice, butter, capers, lemon slices, and fresh parsley. Toss the salmon gently and simmer for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve the salmon over jasmine rice, garnished with additional parsley.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of lemon juice for your desired tartness.
For added flavor, consider using a higher quality dry white wine.
Garnish with extra lemon slices for a more vibrant presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg