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Salmon Piccata Pasta

Lemon-Infused Salmon Piccata Pasta in 30 Minutes

This Salmon Piccata Pasta combines vibrant flavors and quick preparation for a delightful dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Angel Hair Pasta can substitute with other pasta types
For the Salmon
  • 1 lb Salmon Fillets tender, center-cut
  • 1/2 cup Flour use gluten-free flour if needed
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or any neutral oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Piccata Sauce
  • 2 Lemons for zest and juice
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth or chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Capers rinsed
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh minced
  • 2 tbsp Dairy-Free Butter regular butter is fine if you can have dairy
  • 1/4 cup Parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander
  • Shallow dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Zest and juice two lemons, mince three cloves of garlic, rinse two tablespoons of capers, and chop parsley. Cut salmon fillets into even pieces.
  2. Cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions (typically 4-6 minutes). Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge one side of each salmon piece in the flour.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon pieces floured-side down for 2.5-3 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 2-4 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Remove salmon from the skillet. Deglaze with lemon juice, add garlic and dairy-free butter, stirring until melted. Mix in broth and capers, simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Return salmon to skillet, spoon sauce over it, and warm together for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Serve pasta on plates, top with salmon and sauce, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, avoid overcooking the salmon and deglaze the pan after searing.

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