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Cod Piccata

Delicious Cod Piccata: A Quick 30-Minute Dinner Delight

Enjoy a quick and flavorful Cod Piccata, your weeknight hero, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a healthy and delicious dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 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 A lean protein that serves as the star of the dish.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour For dredging; can substitute with gluten-free flour.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Used for frying.
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Provides creaminess; can use more olive oil for lighter variation.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Adds acidity and brightness.
  • 1/2 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Vegetable broth works for pescatarian diets.
  • 2 tablespoons Capers Must-have for the distinctive briny flavor.
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Enhances the dish with freshness.
  • 2 slices Lemon Ideal for garnish.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Season both sides of the cod fillets with salt and pepper. Let rest for a few minutes.
  2. Dredge the seasoned cod fillets in all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
  3. Heat olive oil and unsalted butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Sear the dredged cod fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Remove the cod from the skillet and cover with foil to keep warm.
  6. In the same skillet, add more butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  7. Pour in lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping up brown bits. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Stir in capers and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
  9. Whisk in remaining butter until melted and the sauce thickens.
  10. Return cod to the skillet, spooning sauce over fillets for about 1 minute.
  11. Plate the cod fillets and drizzle with caper sauce; garnish with parsley and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the dish by swapping proteins or including vegetables. Quality cod and fresh ingredients enhance flavor significantly.

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