Lemon Caper Salmon Piccata With Garlic
Lemon Caper Salmon Piccata With Garlic is a quick skillet dinner featuring seared salmon finished in a bright lemon butter sauce with capers and garlic, perfect for fresh and balanced weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each, skin on or skinless
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons capers drained
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Optional lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Pat salmon dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat and sear salmon 4–5 minutes per side, then remove.
- Lower heat and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice, broth, and capers, scraping the pan and simmering 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in butter until the sauce is smooth and glossy.
- Return salmon to the skillet and spoon sauce over, warming 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon slices, then serve immediately.