If You Like Chicken Piccata, You're Going To LOVE This Salmon (I Promise)
Yields: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Ingredients
Kosher salt
2 lb.
skinless salmon fillets
3
garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tbsp.
capers, drained
5 tbsp.
unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1 Tbsp. pieces, divided
3/4 c.
low-sodium chicken broth or water
1/4 c.
white wine
2 tsp.
finely grated lemon zest
3 tbsp.
fresh lemon juice
1 tsp.
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c.
coarsely chopped fresh dill and/or parsley
Directions
If brining salmon, in a large bowl or container, combine 8 cups cold water (or enough to cover salmon) and 4 Tbsp. salt and stir to dissolve. Add salmon and let brine for 10 minutes. (If skipping brining step, lightly season both sides of salmon with salt.)
In a cold, large, nonstick skillet, arrange salmon fillets in a single layer flesh side down. Cook over high heat until you hear sizzling, about 1 minute, then reduce heat to medium and cover pan. Cook 5 minutes, then uncover pan.
Continue to cook, undisturbed, until browned and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes more. Flip salmon and cook until other side is browned and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes more. Transfer salmon to a large platter or baking sheet. Drain and discard fat; wipe out skillet.
In same skillet over medium heat, cook garlic, capers, and 1 Tbsp. butter, stirring occasionally, until butter melts, about 1 minute. Add broth, wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce slightly thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low. Whisk in remaining 4 Tbsp. butter, 1 Tbsp. at a time, vigorously whisking after each addition; don’t stop whisking until all butter is incorporated and sauce is glossy. Stir in dill.
Spoon sauce over salmon or return salmon to skillet to warm through.
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