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Cod Piccata

Zesty Cod Piccata in 30 Minutes for a Flavorful Dinner

Discover the quick and delicious Cod Piccata recipe, featuring a zesty lemon and caper sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod fresh or frozen
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Dredging
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free flour if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or healthier cooking oil
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter divided
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice about 2 lemons
  • 1/2 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons Capers rinsed
For Garnishing
  • to taste Fresh Parsley chopped
  • for serving Lemon Slices

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the cod fillets generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Lightly coat each cod fillet in all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
  4. Carefully place the dredged cod fillets into the hot skillet and sauté until golden brown.
  5. Remove cooked fillets and cover with foil to keep warm.
  6. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  7. Pour in fresh lemon juice and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
  8. Stir in capers and let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  9. Whisk in remaining butter until melted and sauce thickens.
  10. Return the cooked cod fillets to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and warm through.
  11. Plate the Cod Piccata, garnish with parsley and lemon slices, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and serve immediately for optimal taste and texture.

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