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Cod Piccata

Zesty Cod Piccata: Healthy, Quick Weeknight Delight

This Cod Piccata is a healthy, quick, and elegant meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Paleo
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Cod Tender and mild
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Adds a light nutty flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
For the Cooking Oils
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil For pan-searing
  • 1 tablespoon Grapeseed Oil Prevents sticking
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Stock Savory base
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Adds brightness
  • 2 tablespoons Capers Briny flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Shallow dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by rinsing the cod fillets under cool water, then pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine almond flour and a pinch of salt, dredge each cod fillet in the mixture until well-coated.
  3. Set the fillets aside while heating the oils.
Cooking the Cod
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and grapeseed oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Carefully add the dredged cod fillets to the skillet in batches, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Remove the fish from the skillet and keep warm on a plate.
Zesty Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add chicken stock, lemon juice, and capers, scraping the browned bits from the bottom.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce by half for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in remaining grapeseed oil after thickening.
  4. Return cod fillets to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and warm through for 1 minute.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve fresh for the best flavor and texture. Adjust sauce ingredients to taste as needed.

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