Description
This easy Cod Piccata recipe provides a deliciously tangy and savory experience, featuring flaky cod fillets simmered in a lemony caper sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. cod fillets
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2–3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp grapeseed oil
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup capers
- drained
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- chopped
Instructions
- Dredge the cod fillets in almond flour and season with salt.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp grapeseed oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the cod fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the cod and set aside. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, and capers to the skillet.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Return cod to the skillet and coat with sauce for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, ensure the almond flour is certified gluten-free. Adjust lemon juice according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean / Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Cod, Piccata, Easy Cod Recipe, Seafood, Dinner