Salmon Piccata
Salmon Piccata delivers 42g protein and 566 calories per serving — a substantial dinner option that single-handedly addresses your protein needs. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop without extended prep work, fitting easily into your weekly routine. Serve over rice or vegetables to round out macros while staying efficient with cooking time.
Ingredients
- •Salmon(680g)
- •1 Pinch Sea Salt (Or Black Pepper, To Taste)
- •1 pinch lemon pepper (to taste)
- •Flour, All-Purpose, White(60g)
- •Unsalted Butter(30g)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Wine, White, Dry(80g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(240g)
- •Cornstarch(5g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(45g)
- •Capers, Canned, Drained(60g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(60g)
- •4 lemon slices (to serve)
Instructions
- 1Season both sides of salmon fillets evenly with salt and pepper. Add 1/4 cup of the flour to a shallow dish; dredge the salmon in the flour to evenly coat. Shake off excess.
- 2Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large nonstick pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to mix through the butter.
- 3Sear salmon for 4 minutes on each side or until cooked to your liking. Transfer salmon to a warm plate; tent with foil and set aside.
- 4Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the pan. Saute garlic for a further minute until fragrant. Add wine; bring to a boil scraping any browned bits off of the bottom of the pan. Cook until liquid almost evaporates, stirring occasionally.
- 5Add 3/4 cup stock/broth to the pan along with the lemon juice; bring to a boil and cook for a further 3 minutes.
- 6Whisk cornstarch (or cornflour) together with the reserved 1/4 cup stock/broth. Pour the mixture into the pan, stirring through the liquid to create a sauce. Cook for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
- 7Stir capers through the sauce. Place the salmon fillets back into the pan, gently turning each fillet to evenly coat in the sauce.
- 8Sprinkle with chopped parsley and extra pepper. Serve immediately over rice, pasta or vegetables of choice.
Nutrition — Per Serving
566
calories
42g
protein
33g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 36g
- Saturated fat
- 5.8g
- Sodium
- 551 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.7g
4 servings per batch · ~379g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Salmon Piccata have per serving?
Each serving delivers 42g of protein and 566 calories with 33g fat and 36g carbs. This is a high-protein dinner that directly supports daily protein targets for lifters.
How long does Salmon Piccata take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop with 4 servings per batch means this Italian option is ready in minimal time. The speed makes it viable for weeknight cooking without sacrificing macro density.
Is Salmon Piccata good for muscle gain?
At 42g protein and 566 calories per serving, this recipe is well-suited for muscle gain with enough carbs (36g) to fuel training. The high protein load makes it a reliable dinner option during a bulk phase.
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