Poached Salmon With Creamy Piccata Sauce Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this elegant and easy poached salmon recipe! A luxurious creamy caper and lemon sauce perfectly complements the delicate salmon. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for a romantic dinner or a satisfying meal for the whole family. Serve with your favorite side dishes like snow peas, roasted asparagus, quinoa, or brown rice for a complete and healthy meal.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 238.9 kcal
Protein 48g
Rating Be the first
Poached Salmon With Creamy Piccata Sauce 49

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Forktionary editorial kitchen team

The Forktionary Kitchen Team

Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Poached Salmon With Creamy Piccata Sauce

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Poached Salmon With Creamy Piccata Sauce? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Poached Salmon With Creamy Piccata Sauce

  1. Place 1 (6-ounce) salmon fillet in a large skillet.
  2. Add 1/2 cup dry white wine and enough water to just cover the salmon (about 1/2 cup).
  3. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. Reduce heat to low, gently turn the salmon over, cover, and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside; keep warm.
  6. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  8. Add the remaining 1/2 cup dry white wine.
  9. Bring to a boil and cook until slightly reduced, about 1 minute.
  10. Stir in 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons capers.
  11. Cook for 1 minute more.
  12. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste).
  13. To serve, gently top the poached salmon with the creamy lemon-caper sauce and garnish with 1 tablespoon fresh dill.
  14. Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

11g

Carbs

1g

Recipe Categories (Choose a category and find related recipes!)

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Poached Salmon With Creamy Piccata Sauce?

Poached Salmon With Creamy Piccata Sauce takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Poached Salmon With Creamy Piccata Sauce?

Poached Salmon With Creamy Piccata Sauce has approximately 238.9 calories per serving, with about 48 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Poached Salmon With Creamy Piccata Sauce?

The key ingredients for Poached Salmon With Creamy Piccata Sauce are Salmon Fillet, Lemon Juice, Salt, Shallot, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Dry White Wine. See the full list with measurements above.

Reviews

No reviews yet — be the first to share your thoughts on this recipe!

Write a Review