Pan-Poached Alaskan Salmon Piccata

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

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.

Ingredients

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

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