Description
The Best Cod Piccata is a delightful seafood dish that combines tender, flaky cod fillets with a zesty lemon-caper sauce. This recipe delivers a perfect balance of bright flavors and buttery richness, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Impress your family and friends with this simple yet gourmet experience right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Juice and zest of 2 fresh lemons
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Pat the cod fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. Dredge each fillet in flour until fully coated, shaking off the excess.
- In the heated skillet, add olive oil. Once shimmering, add cod fillets and cook for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the cod from the skillet and set aside. In the same pan, melt butter and saut? minced garlic for about 1 minute.
- Add lemon juice, zest, and capers to the skillet, scraping any bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Return the cod fillets to the pan for another minute to absorb flavors. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg