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Cod Piccata

This cod piccata is lemony, bright, and fresh. The most challenging thing about this recipe is to avoid overcooking the cod, while making the tangy and delightful sauce. My trick is to brown only one side of the fish, and allow it to finish in the sauce.

overhead view of cod filets with piccata sauce, capers, and lemons
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
3

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings

  • 1 1/2 pounds cod filets, in serving-sized pieces

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour, divided

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

  • 1 large lemon, half thinly sliced, half reserved

  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced shallot

  • 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained

  • 1/4 cup dry white wine

  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth

  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus a few sprigs for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Pat cod filets dry with paper towels and lightly season both sides with salt and pepper. Use a scant teaspoon of flour to very lightly dust one side of cod filets. See note.

  2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. When butter stops bubbling, add cod filets, floured side down. Cook undisturbed, until a light brown color develops, about 3 minutes. Keeping the floured side up, carefully remove filets from skillet and keep warm.

  3. Cook lemon slices in the same skillet for 2 to 3 minutes, turning to cook evenly, and add shallots and capers. Cook about 1 minute more.

  4. Stir in white wine; cook about 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in chicken broth and chopped parsley, and squeeze juice of reserved lemon half into the skillet; cook about 4 minutes. 

  5. Gently return filets to the skillet, floured side up. Cook in the sauce until an instant read thermometer inserted in the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove to a serving plate, floured side up, and keep warm.

  6. Remove about 1/4 cup of liquid from skillet; allow to cool slightly. 

  7. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet and stir until melted.

  8. Whisk cooled liquid and remaining flour together to make a smooth slurry. Stir slurry briskly into the skillet, and  cook until sauce is thickened and bubbly. Pour sauce over cod filets, and garnish with parsley sprigs.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

517 Calories
19g Fat
35g Carbs
57g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 517
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 10g 51%
Cholesterol 165mg 55%
Sodium 505mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 57g 114%
Vitamin C 148mg 164%
Calcium 116mg 9%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 1092mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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