Pan-Poached Alaskan Salmon Piccata Recipe
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Pan-Poached Alaskan Salmon Piccata

By: Christine L. 
"This is a delicious, creative way to serve salmon. You can serve the salmon on a bed of cooked noodles (I enjoy fettuccine) or on its own with a side of vegetables."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (73)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 2 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  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.
  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 262 | Total Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 81mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by ROBERTINFL   view full review
Add white wine (little bit) at the last 5 minutes!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2005 by MARIE HALE   view full review
This is amazing! i added some artichoke hearts to it and knocked my own socks off!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2007 by JCL   view full review
It was good. Kind of lemony. I used chicken broth instead of water and chicken boullion cubes....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2006 by TARA1218   view full review
Excellent! Like salmon at a fine restaurant. I skipped the capers and used dried parsley...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2008 by Angel   view full review
Thank you so much for sharing this fantastic recipe. I made it for a romantic dinner tonight,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2005 by BLEICHRODT   view full review
Excelllent! I used canned chicken broth instead of the water and chicken bouillon. I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2008 by PRBOCH   view full review
This is my family's favorite salmon recipe. We add 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, extra capers, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2009 by cookin'mama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a wonderful recipe and quick enough for a weeknight meal! I used chicken base instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2007 by Kelly   view full review
Yummo! I thought this was very good. I did not have chicken bouillon granules, so I omitted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2009 by Brian   view full review
make SURE you only buy high quality salmon. bad salmon will ruin this dish.

 

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