Delicious Cod Piccata: Healthy Dinner in Minutes

A quick and healthy Cod Piccata recipe, featuring tender fish and a vibrant lemon-caper sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Fish

4 fillets Cod Fresh or thawed frozen
to taste Salt

For the Dredging

1/2 cup Almond Flour Gluten-free crust

For Cooking

2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ideal for pan-searing
1 tablespoon Grapeseed Oil Optional for better browning

For the Sauce

1/2 cup Chicken Stock For vegetarian, replace with vegetable stock
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons Capers Optional

For Garnish

1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped

Equipment

Large Skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by rinsing cod fillets under cold water, then pat them dry and dredge each fillet in a mixture of almond flour and salt.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and optional grapeseed oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Place the coated fillets in the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Add chicken stock, lemon juice, and capers to the skillet, stirring and scraping browned bits; simmer until reduced by half.
Stir in grapeseed oil, return the cod to the pan, spoon sauce over it, and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make sure to prepare all ingredients in advance as this dish cooks quickly. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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