Dinner for 4
Salmon Piccata
$18.36for 425 minServes 4
Floured salmon cooks in a skillet before simmering with garlic, stock, lemon juice, capers, and parsley.
Photo: cafedelites.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Salmon fillets$9.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $14.98Typical price |
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
 | Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.06Typical price |
 | Capers, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled things$0.45/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.56Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.14Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.32Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.36 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlourOlive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Salmon fillets for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $3.00/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
$4.59 per serving$18.36 for 4
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Ingredients
- 24 oz skinless salmon fillets
- 1 pinch sea salt (optional)
- 1 pinch lemon pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp capers
- 3 tbsp parsley
- 4 slices lemon
Steps
- Season the salmon with salt and lemon pepper, then coat it lightly with flour.
- Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the salmon for 4 to 5 minutes per side until it reaches 145 F and flakes easily, then transfer it to a plate.
- Cook the garlic in the skillet for 1 minute, then add the wine if using and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Whisk the stock and cornstarch together, pour them into the skillet, and simmer for 3 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the lemon juice, capers, parsley, and remaining butter, then spoon the sauce over the salmon and top with lemon slices.
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