Description
This Pan Seared Cod Piccata features tender, seared cod filets topped with a zesty lemon butter caper sauce that’s both rich and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds cod
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons rice flour or cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the cod filets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, rice flour or cornstarch, with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Dredge the cod filets in the flour mixture, coating both sides.
- Heat the olive oil with two tablespoons of butter in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Once heated, sear the cod on both sides until fully cooked (about 3-4 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes). Transfer the cod to a platter and keep warm.
- In the same pan, remove any excess grease. Pour in the chicken stock, lemon juice and two tablespoons of butter.
- Simmer the sauce until it thickens.
- Add the capers, fresh parsley, and the remaining two tablespoons of butter to the sauce. Stir until the butter melts and the sauce is smooth.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little more stock.
- Spoon the lemon butter caper sauce over the seared cod.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- Fresh cod is best. If using frozen, be sure to thaw properly in the fridge.
- Pat the cod filets dry before seasoning and dredging.
- Make sure the oil and butter are hot before adding the cod to the pan.
- Try not to overcook the fish. Cook times will vary depending upon the thickness of the fish.
- Keep the fish warm in a warmed oven (turned off) while you prepare the piccata sauce.
- If the sauce is too thick, add in a touch more stock.
- Easily substitute the cod with your favorite white fish or even salmon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: Seafood