Description
A delightful and easy-to-make Cod Piccata recipe that features tender cod fillets cooked in a flavorful lemon and caper sauce. This dish is light, refreshing, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Cod Piccata:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon Caper Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- ¼ cup capers
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cod: Pat the cod fillets dry, season with salt and pepper, and dredge in flour.
- Cook the Cod: Sear the cod fillets in a skillet until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, then add wine, lemon juice, and capers. Simmer until slightly reduced.
- Finish the Dish: Return the cod to the skillet, spoon sauce over fillets, and warm through. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or sautéed spinach.
- If using chicken broth instead of wine, add a splash of white vinegar for acidity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
