Creamy Salmon Piccata

Ingrédients

• 4 salmon fillets
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
• 1 teaspoon oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic (grated)
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth (please read notes below)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons capers
• 1/2 cup cream
• few thinly sliced lemon slices

Préparation

1. 1

   Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Place a non-stick pan on medium heat and pour the oil. When the oil heats up, layer the salmon fillets and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Once done, take it off the pan into a plate and keep it aside to be used later.

3. 3

   To the same pan, drop the butter and garlic. Once the butter melts, sprinkle the flour and cook for a minute. Pour the stock, followed by lemon juice and simmer for 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Drop the capers and simmer for 2 minutes. The sauce should start thickening.

5. 5

   Finally, pour the cream and give it a stir. Layer the salmon fillets and lemon slices. Cook for 2 more minutes.

6. 6

   Taste for salt and add any, if needed.

7. 7

   Take it off the heat and serve warm.