Salmon Piccata with Sun Dried Tomatoes

This Salmon Piccata with Sun Dried Tomatoes  is an easy, gourmet meal that is ready in under 30 minutes.  The crispy outside of pan seared salmon is pure ecstasy when topped with a lemon butter, cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and capers.

I had a version of this when dining with my kiddos at the Olive Garden.  I thought it was pretty good, but could’ve been better.  While this version isn’t considered to be lean, it could easily be made that way with a few substitutions for a healthier meal.  It is the perfect meal to prepare at home for special occasions and guests without all the usual fuss.

Some people have a distaste for salmon, but I think that they just haven’t had the right recipe yet.  It is all about the seasonings, sauces and cooking preparation.  A seared salmon is my preferred preparation of choice with a crispy outside and flaky inside.  I recommend removing the skins before cooking to obtain that sought after texture.  Citrus and balsamic flavors can be added to make each bite pure contentment.

A side of risotto is definitely in order with this recipe and your favorite green veggies make for a balanced, colorful meal.  I made a risotto with a bit of spinach, sun dried tomatoes and plenty of white wine (dual purpose for both recipes for the win).  Seared asparagus or green beans would also pair perfectly with this Salmon Picatta.  Don’t forget about an after-dinner cocktail to complete your gourmet experience.

Lighten things up, by searing the salmon with only olive oil and substituting out half of the butter for vegetable or chicken broth.  Whisk a teaspoon of flour in milk in place of whipping cream.  A side of brown rice and steamed broccoli could accompany this lighter version.

What are you going to do with that leftover wine?  You could always drink it plain with your meal, but I prefer a good sangria!  A strawberry-lemon, cranberry or caramel apple are a few of my favorites.  Visit my Saturated Saturday page for all the good cocktails.

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Salmon Piccata

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

This Salmon Piccata is an easy, gourmet meal that is ready in under 30 minutes. The crispy outside of pan seared salmon is pure ecstasy when topped with a lemon butter and cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and capers.

Course: main

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 2

Author: Holly

Ingredients

• 2 salmon fillets; skins removed
• 1/4 C. flour
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Sauce:

• 3 tbsp butter
• 1/3 C. dry white wine
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 C. Sun dried tomatoes; roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp. capers
• 1 juice of half a lemon
• 1/3 C. Whipping Cream
• 1 tbsp. fresh parsley; roughly chopped

Instructions

1. Pat salmon dry, salt and pepper both sides.  

2. Coat both sides of salmon in flour and shake of excess.

3. Add 1 tbsp. of butter and 1 tbsp. of olive oil to a nonstick skillet; heat until hot.

4. Add salmon to skillet and cook each side on Medium/High heat for around 4 minutes or until outside is slightly crispy.

5. Remove salmon from skillet and wipe clean.

6. In the same skillet, melt butter on medium/high heat.  Add garlic, sun dried tomatoes and capers; saute for around 2 minutes.  

7. Add white wine and lemon juice; lightly stir until mixture begin to thicken slightly (around 2 minutes).

8. Add whipping cream and stir until thickened.  Stir in fresh parsley.  Salt and pepper to taste.

9. Place salmon back into skillet and top with sauce; serve once heated.

Recipe Notes

Lighten things up, by searing the salmon with only olive oil and substituting out half of the butter for vegetable or chicken broth.  Whisk a teaspoon of flour in milk in place of whipping cream.  A side of brown rice and steamed broccoli could accompany this lighter version.