Pan-Seared Salmon Piccata with Lemon Caper Sauce

Name: Pan-Seared Salmon Piccata with Lemon Caper Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 2 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin on; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth; 3 tbsp capers, drained; 3 tbsp butter, cold and cubed; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; Lemon slices for garnish

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Indulge in this elegant yet easy Pan-Seared Salmon Piccata, a restaurant-worthy dish ready in under 30 minutes. The salmon is cooked skin-side down to achieve an incredibly crispy, flavorful crust while the flesh remains moist and flaky. It's then topped with a vibrant, classic piccata sauce made with fresh lemon juice, briny capers, white wine (or broth), and butter, creating a perfect balance of tangy, rich, and savory notes. This dish is light yet deeply satisfying, aligning perfectly with trends for healthy, high-protein meals that don't sacrifice flavor. Serve it over a bed of angel hair pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted asparagus for a complete meal that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive date night at home.

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A salmon fillet with crispy skin topped with lemon caper sauce, on a white plate

Prep Time5 min

Cook Time15 min

Servings2 servings

Equipment

Non-stick or cast iron skilletTongsSmall saucepan

Instructions

1
Pat salmon fillets dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving, until skin is very crispy.
3
Flip salmon and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until cooked to your liking. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4
Reduce heat to medium. Add lemon juice and broth to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
5
Stir in capers. Remove from heat and whisk in cold butter cubes one at a time until the sauce is glossy and slightly thickened.
6
Stir in parsley. Plate the salmon and spoon the warm lemon caper sauce over the top. Garnish with lemon slices.

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Leckere Rezepte

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