Cod Piccata Recipe
Go fancy for dinner! This cod piccata recipe will make you feel like a five-star chef - and it's an indulgence that is actually good for you too!
Servings 5 servings
Calories 870kcal
Ingredients
- 5 small cod fillets
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoon butter divided
- 1 small shallot diced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- juice of 2 lemons
- ⅓ cup capers drained
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare cod by washing and drying each filet completely.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat.
- In a long bowl or plate, mix together almond flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each piece of cod on both sides.
- Add cod to skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side (longer for thicker pieces).
- Once cooked on both sides, place cod filets on a clean plate.
- Add remaining tablespoon of butter to pan, along with shallot and garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add in stock, lemon juice, and capers, and let cook for medium-high heat for 5 minutes until sauce has reduced.
- Add cod filets back into skillet, reduce heat to medium, and spoon capers and sauce over top of each filet. Let heat through with sauce for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 870kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 165g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 400mg | Sodium: 1147mg | Potassium: 3804mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 518IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 4mg