How to Make 7-Minute Salmon Piccata - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is a versatile and delicious protein that can be prepared in many different ways, but one of the quickest and most flavorful ways to enjoy it is with this 7-Minute Salmon Piccata recipe. This delicious dish is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or elegant dinner parties, and it's sure to impress even the pickiest of eaters.

With just a handful of simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can have a restaurant-quality meal on the table in no time. The tangy and zes...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless salmon fillets
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons clarified butter
  • 2 tablespoons drained capers
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon water, or as needed (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 mins
  • Total Time: 12 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Season salmon with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Sprinkle flour onto one side of each fillet and pat gently onto the fish.
  • Heat clarified butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, floured side down, and let sear for 2 ½ minutes. Flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes. Remove to a plate and cover with foil.
  • Add capers to the skillet and press with the back of a fork to gently mash. Pour in wine and lemon juice; add lemon zest. Swirl the pan to combine. Let reduce by half, about 1 minute.
  • Reduce heat to low and add butter; swirl the pan or stir with a spoon or spatula until butter is almost fully melted. Transfer salmon and any accumulated juices from the plate back into the skillet. Allow butter to fully melt while spooning sauce over salmon.
  • Pour in water to thin sauce if needed; continue to spoon sauce over salmon and cook until salmon is fully cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the fillets should read about 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Sprinkle parsley over top.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate; spoon pan sauce over salmon.
  • Nutrition

    566 cal.

    • Total Fat: 43g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 163mg
    • Sodium: 361mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Potassium: 735mg