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The Best Cod Piccata

The Best Cod Piccata: A Quick, Flavor-Packed Delight

Experience The Best Cod Piccata, a quick and healthy twist on a classic dish, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Can swap with cassava flour
For the Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can use avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon Grapeseed Oil Or more olive oil
  • ½ cup Chicken Stock Vegetable stock is a lighter alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh juice is best
  • 2 tablespoons Capers Can swap with chopped olives
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Shallow bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse the cod fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. In a shallow bowl, combine almond flour and a pinch of salt.
  2. Dredge each cod fillet in the almond flour mixture, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon of grapeseed oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Place the coated cod fillets in the hot skillet and cook each side for 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp.
  5. Add ½ cup of chicken stock, lemon juice, and capers to the same skillet, scraping up browned bits.
  6. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes and adjust seasoning as necessary.
  7. Plate the crispy fillets and drizzle the lemon-caper sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prep all ingredients ahead of time as cooking moves quickly. For extra crunch, mix Panko crumbs into the almond flour.

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