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Description
Salmon fillets in a creamy lemon-caper sauce.
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dredge salmon fillets in flour, shaking off excess. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Bring sauce to a simmer and stir in heavy cream and capers. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return salmon to the skillet and spoon sauce over the fillets.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve over pasta or with a side of vegetables.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg