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Delicious Cod Piccata

Delicious Cod Piccata That Will Brighten Your Dinner Table

Delicious Cod Piccata is a flavorful and healthy Italian dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod look for firm and bright white fillets
  • to taste Salt for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper for seasoning
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free flour if needed
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for frying
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter adds richness
  • 3 cloves Fresh Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice juice from about two lemons
  • 1/2 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth can substitute with veggie broth
  • 2 tablespoons Capers rinsed
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 2 slices Lemon for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • shallow dish
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Delicious Cod Piccata
  1. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge the cod fillets in flour, shaking off excess flour.
  3. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Sear the cod fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden.
  5. Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Deglaze with lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping up brown bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  7. Stir in capers and simmer for another 1-2 minutes.
  8. Whisk in remaining butter until melted and sauce thickens slightly.
  9. Return seared cod to the sauce, spooning it over to warm through for about 1 minute.
  10. Serve with sauce spooned over, garnishing with parsley and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid overcrowding the skillet while cooking.

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