Description
Cod Piccata is a light and flavorful dish made with cod fillets, capers, and a lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the fillets in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the cod for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the cod and set aside.
- Add butter, lemon juice, and capers to the skillet.
- Cook for 2 minutes, stirring to combine.
- Return the cod to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust lemon juice according to taste.
- Use fresh cod for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cod Piccata, Fish Recipe, Italian Cuisine