How to Make Salmon Piccata

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat content while maintaining flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily.

Season salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.

Dredge each fillet in flour, shaking off excess.

Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add salmon fillets and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Remove salmon from skillet and set aside on a plate.

Add garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Stir in capers and cook for 1 minute.

Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up brown bits from the pan.

Bring the sauce to a simmer and reduce slightly, about 2-3 minutes.

Return salmon to the skillet and spoon sauce over the fillets.

Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.

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