Salmon Piccata Recipe
Pan Seared Fresh Salmon, Butter, White Wine, Lemon, Capers
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Salmon
Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper. Dredge each fillet in all-purpose flour, shaking off the excess.
- 2
Sear the Salmon
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- 3
Make the Sauce
In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the white wine, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Add Capers and Lemon
Stir in the capers and lemon juice. Let the sauce simmer for an additional minute.
- 5
- 6
Serve
Return the seared salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
