Pan-Poached Alaskan Salmon Piccata

This elegant dish of salmon filets poached in lemon juice and chicken bouillon, then topped with butter and capers, is a great way to impress your significant other. Serve over cooked fettuccine or on its own with steamed vegetables and rice.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 262 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 2 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
• ⅛ teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and lemon juice to a boil in medium-sized skillet. Stir in chicken bouillon granules. Reduce heat to a simmer and place salmon fillets in pan. Cover and simmer over low heat, 10 minutes per inch of thickness, measured at thickest part; or until fish flakes when tested with a fork. Remove salmon from pan; keep salmon warm.

Step 2

Boil remaining liquid in the skillet until it is reduced to approximately 1/4 cup. Whisk in butter and stir in capers. Spoon sauce over fish. Season with pepper and sprinkle with parsley.