Preheat the oven to 375°F. Sprinkle both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper, place on a baking dish, and cook until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 12 to 14 minutes. While the salmon is cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Whisk together the broth, lemon juice and flour until well blended and add to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly. Continue to simmer and stir gently until the liquid thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Stir in the capers and parsley. Place the cooked salmon on a plate and drizzle with the sauce. Serve with rice and broccoli on the side.
Source:
Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RD & Liz Weiss, MS, RD
Cofounders, Meal Makeover Moms.com
Like a previous reader, I too used two tablespoons of flour for a little extra thickening. I must say that this is one of the best treatments of salmon that I have ever tasted. I had previously tried salmon piccata on board a cruise ship bound for the Mexican Riviera, and this recipe is equally as good as, if not better than, the cruise line fare. It is easy to follow, quick to make, and the result is delicious. I am not a fan of lemon on fish, but the sauce did not overpower the flavor of the fish, and the capers were a delightful addition to the mix. My wife is not normally a fan of "fishy" flavored fish, but she found this recipe to be delightful.
I'll be making this dish again very soon!
This was a quick recipe, but I think that it works better w/ two tablespoons of flour. THANKS!!!!