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Salmon Piccata with Lemon Caper Sauce

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Salmon Piccata with Lemon Caper Sauce
Salmon Piccata with Lemon Caper Sauce

30 Minutes

Salmon Piccata with Lemon Caper Sauce

12 Ingredients

Salmon Piccata with Lemon Caper Sauce

08 Steps

Salmon Piccata with Lemon Caper Sauce

Bright, zesty, and effortlessly elegant — this Salmon Piccata with Lemon Caper Sauce is a weeknight dinner that tastes like it came from your favorite restaurant.

Seared salmon fillets are finished in a tangy, buttery sauce made with lemon juice, capers, garlic, and a splash of white wine. It’s light but rich, flavorful but fresh — and comes together in under 30 minutes.

Directions

Prepare the Salmon:

1. Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear the salmon for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Make the Sauce:

4. In the same pan, add garlic and capers, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in broth, lemon juice, and white wine (if using), scraping up any browned bits. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
6. Whisk in butter and Dijon mustard until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.

Assemble & Serve:

7. Return salmon to the pan, spooning the sauce over the fillets. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
8. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley and serve immediately 

Ingredients

For the Salmon

For the Lemon Caper Sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup capers, drained
  • ½ cup chicken or seafood broth
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • ⅓ cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (for extra depth)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped

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