Name: Salmon Piccata with Miso for Two
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 12 ounces salmon (skin on); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; salt & pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup butter; 1 teaspoon garlic paste; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons white miso; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon capers; 1 lemon (in slices); parsley

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The salmon is cooked under the broiler until just flaky with lightly crisped edges and a caramelized top, keeping the center tender. The sauce comes together separately in a pan, where the miso melts smoothly into the lemony base without interfering with the classic piccata flavor.

The result is a balanced dish that feels both familiar and slightly unexpected. The dish is elegant enough for company, yet quick and straightforward enough for a dinner with your loved one.

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Key Ingredients in This Recipe

Key ingredients to make Salmon Piccata with Miso

You’ll find the complete list of ingredients and exact quantities in the recipe below.

Salmon
Garlic powder
Butter
Garlic paste – or fresh garlic
Chicken broth
White miso
Lemon juice
Lemon slices
Capers
Parsley

I cooked the salmon under the broiler, keeping things simple and efficient, no splatter, no fuss, just concentrated heat. The sauce is cooked separately in a skillet and I did that simultaneously, saving a lot of time. This recipe is done in about 15 minutes.

Watch the short video below and/or see the step-by-step directions.

How to Make Salmon Piccata with Miso

Step 1 – Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Then rub with olive oil.

I kept the seasoning basic, as the piccata sauce is the shining star, so hold back on the seasoning.

Place salmon on a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper. Place the baking sheet under a broiler and cook for about 6-10 minutes.

I always cook with the Meater and never have an under-cooked or over-cooked piece of fish.

Step 1 - Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Then rub with olive oil.I kept the seasoning basic, as the piccata sauce is the shining star and an overpowering seasoning of the salmon will disrupt the balance.

SStep 2 - Heat the butter in a pan, stir constantly and add the garlic past when the butter starts to brown. Stir until the paste is dispersed.

Step 2 – Heat the butter in a pan, stir constantly and add the garlic paste when the butter starts to brown. Stir until the paste is dispersed.

You can use fresh minced garlic as well. I prefer the paste in this recipe as it allows me to have a smooth sauce, not one with tiny pieces of garlic.

Step 3 – Add the chicken broth and the miso and stir over medium high heat until you have a smooth sauce. Don’t boil.

Step 3 - Add the chicken broth and the miso and stir on medium high heat until you have a smooth sauce. Don't boil the mixture.

Step 4 – Add the lemon juice, the capers and lemon slices. Stir and allow to warm in the sauce.

Now it’s time to put the two together. Pour the piccata sauce on two plates or in bowls. Place the salmon in the sauce, dress it up with some rice (or another serving of starch, like pasta, potatoes or bread), the lemon slices and parsley.
Enjoy !

Two hands serving a plate of salmon piccata with miso, rice, lemon slices and some parsley leaves.

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