Pan Seared Salmon Piccata Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 large 5- to 6-ounce salmon fillets
- pepper to taste1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
plus more if needed
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 shallot
finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic
minced
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
about one lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
about 1 large lemon
- 3 tablespoons capers
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley)
finely chopped (for garnish
- Optional: lemon slices for serving
Directions
- 1
Pat your salmon fillets dry and seasoning with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
- 2
Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering. Cook the salmon until golden and crisp on the outside, about 4 minutes. Resist the urge to touch with the fillets as they cook. Carefully flip the fillets and reduce the heat to medium.
- 3
Continue cooking until done to your liking, 1 to 2 minutes more, depending on how well done you like your salmon. Using a slotted spatula, remove the fish to a plate to rest.
- 4
Return the pan to medium heat and add butter, shallot, garlic, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant and soft, about 1 minute.
- 5
Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, capers, and lemon zest. Simmer for 4 minutes to reduce slightly. Place salmon back in the pan and heat for an extra minute. Then, spoon the sauce over the salmon. Garnish with parsley and serve warm. Serve with lemon slices, if desired.
Pan Seared Salmon Piccata Sauce
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About this Recipe
Craving a sophisticated, yet simple, Italian-inspired meal that comes together quickly? This Pan Seared Salmon Piccata Sauce recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen table.
This recipe brilliantly reimagines the classic piccata, traditionally served with veal or chicken, by pairing it with pan-seared salmon. The delicate, flaky texture of the salmon is the perfect canvas to absorb the vibrant, tangy, and savory notes of the piccata sauce, creating a truly magnificent dish. It’s an easy meal that tastes like you’re dining at an Italian restaurant, surprising you with how quickly this scrumptious dish comes together.
You’ll be treated to tender, perfectly cooked salmon fillets, each bite infused with the bright, zesty essence of fresh lemon juice and fragrant lemon zest. The sauce itself is a harmonious blend of savory shallots and garlic, the distinctive briny pop of capers, and a rich, buttery broth. It’s a beautifully balanced flavor profile that transports your taste buds straight to Italy, offering a delightful interplay of textures and tastes.
This piccata sauce is adaptable to your pantry. You have the flexibility to use either chicken broth for a deeper savory note or vegetable broth if preferred. Remember the fresh accents: finely chopped Italian parsley adds a beautiful color and fresh flavor, while lemon slices are perfect for serving, allowing guests to add an extra squeeze of citrus.
For a complete and satisfying Italian-inspired experience, serve this Pan Seared Salmon Piccata Sauce with a side of pasta. The pasta will eagerly soak up every drop of that exquisite sauce, making for an elegant and surprisingly effortless meal perfect for any night of the week.