When I first made this creamy salmon piccata, I didn’t expect it to be such a showstopper. The flaky salmon melts into the lemon butter sauce, while capers give every bite a little zing. This dish belongs in the family of baked salmon recipes, and honestly, it has ruined me for plain salmon forever. I’ve tried plenty of salmon recipes before, but this salmon piccata recipe sits in its own league. It’s the kind of simple salmon recipe you reach for when you want dinner to taste like you’ve put in way more effort than you did. Between the tender fish and the silky sauce, this is one of those recipes with salmon that makes you pause, look at your fork, and think—why don’t I eat this every week? On Cook Daily Recipe, we love recipes salmon fans can whip up on a busy night, and this recipe salmon delivers big. It’s fast, it’s indulgent, and it tastes even better than it looks. If you’ve been searching for that perfect comfort food twist on seafood, you just found it.