cod piccata

Cod piccata with salty capers and bright lemons in a buttery white wine sauce is easy to make and can be ready in 30 minutes.

Cod Piccata

capers (rinsed)

lemons

Italian flat-leaf parsley (minced)

garlic (sliced)

flour (will not need all of it)

chicken stock

dry white wine

butter (unsalted, cubed, divided)

olive oil

salt

pepper

Preheat oven to 325f and set a rack to the middle level.

Trim any large cod fillets into approximately 6-8 inch long pieces.  Pat the fillets dry and season both sides of all pieces with salt and pepper.

Dredge the cod fillets in the flour and set aside on parchment paper.  Save the flour for use later in the recipe.

Heat a large nonstick pan to a touch less than medium heat, then add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and butter to the pan.  Sear the fillets in the pan until cooked through (approximately 3-4 minutes per side) then set aside on a platter lightly tented with foil.  Do not crowd the cod fillets in the pan  Work in batches, using a bit more olive oil and butter as required for each batch.

After all of the cod pieces have been cooked, place the platter in the oven and turn the heat off.  This will keep the cod warm when you make the sauce.

Using the same pan, turn the heat to low and add the garlic and a touch more olive oil.  Saute until golden ( about 1-2 minutes) then add the capers and cook for 1 minute more.

Add the wine and chicken stock to the pan and turn the heat to high.  With a wooden spoon dislodge all of the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.  Boil for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce reduces by about half.  Turn the heat down to a simmer and add the lemon slices.  Simmer the sauce for 2 more minutes.

Roll the butter cubes in the remaining flour and add them to the pan.  Using a whisk or wooden spoon, stir the sauce to emulsify.  Taste test and adjust salt, pepper, and lemon juice levels if required.

When satisfied with the taste of the sauce, add the parsley to the sauce, then remove the platter from the oven and pour the sauce over the cod fillets. Serve with remaining lemon wedges.  Enjoy!

Jim, how about a cod fish cake recipe. This time of the year most delis had them on the counter on LI.

Wonderful fish dish. Easy to follow, well explained.
I’ve learned to only use a fraction of garlic and butter for my personal preference. Your recipes in general feel very familiar; following them ensures the results are predictable and consistent.
Thank you.

This is delicious. We made this and instantly it is my wife’s favorite seafood dish. Thanks for all the great instruction.

Made this as written and it was awesome. Never thought of doing a cod piccatta but it is perfect. Thanks for the great recipe

I’ve been wanting to make/try piccata for a while and your video inspired me to make this. It was soooo delicious, although I’d reduce to 6 lemon slices next time so everyone can customize the lemon on their plate.

Served with roasted potatoes and broccolini. I topped the broc with some sauce and it was an easy 10 😋

Thanks for sharing!

Just found you and I’m dying to try every recipe I’ve seen so far - and I’ve been binge watching! Growing up, pasta night meant Chef Boy Ar Dee at my house, but I lucked out. My very good friend’s mother was a fantastic Italian cook. So many of the recipes I’ve seen on your site and on your YouTube channel remind me of the amazing meals she set out for us.pure joy!
The last one I watched, pasta con broccoli, reminded me most. She did hers with rigatoni and finished with dollops of ricotta. 
Your recipes are inspiring and tasty and your delivery on camera makes your audience feel relaxed about giving them a shot.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
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I really enjoy your recipes and love watching your YouTube videos. This one looks like another one of your delicious recipes to try this week! 
Just a comment on the lemon…when I want more lemon flavor, I use a rasp to finely grate some lemon rind into the dish (I only use an organic lemon for this!). It adds a lovely lemon flavor without the additional liquid of more juice.

I love piccata dishes,make them often, so so good 😊

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INGREDIENTS WITH GRAM AMOUNTS 

1.5 pounds (680g) cod
3 tablespoons (21g) capers - rinsed
2 large lemons - 8 slices and the rest cut into wedges
3 tablespoons (really, grams?)  Italian flat-leaf parsley - minced
4 cloves garlic - sliced
¾ cup flour - will not need all of it
1 cup (240g) low-sodium chicken stock
3 ounces (90g) dry white wine
5 tablespoons (70g) butter - cubed, divided
¼ cup (54g) olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

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The Easiest Summer Fish Recipe - Cod Piccata

A lighter version of the classic Italian piccata recipe using cod filets. Dredged in almond flour for a gluten-free spin and pan-fried until flaky and tender.

almond flour

black pepper

extra virgin olive oil

butter

shallot (minced)

garlic (minced)

capers (drained)

chicken broth

lemon juice (about 2 lemons)

parsley (for garnish)

lemon (for garnish)

Rinse cod and pat dry.

Combine almond flour, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl or dish.

Dredge cod filets in the mixture, shaking off any excess flour. Set aside.

Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Once hot, add the cod and cook until browned on each side, flipping carefully. Transfer cod to a clean dish and set aside.

Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium.

Once melted, add the shallots, garlic and capers. Cook for 1 minute.

Pour in the lemon juice and chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Cook the sauce for about 5 minutes until reduced. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Gently place the cod back into the skillet and spoon the piccata sauce over top of the filets. Cook for another minute until the cod is warmed through.

Remove from the heat, garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.

It was delicious! I was dining alone tonight, so I adjusted the ingredients for one, but I might’ve given myself a little extra butter! I loved it and look forward to making it again for two or more friends. It was light but flavorful and easy to put together.

Absolutely LOVED this. I used ground sunflower seed meal in place of almond flour (due to allergies), and it worked great.

Used a freshly caught cod and it was soooo good!  It was tangy, delicious and bursting with flavors! Must-try!

Not only was this so easy to make and packed with flavor, it was also beautiful on the plate.  We loved it!  Gorgeous meal for company.

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