Lemon-Caper Cod Piccata

1. 1

   Pat cod filets dry with paper towels and lightly season both sides with salt and pepper. Very lightly dust one side of the cod filets with a scant teaspoon of flour. See note.

2. 2

   Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter stops bubbling, add the cod filets, floured side down. Cook without moving them until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Keeping the floured side up, carefully remove the filets from the skillet and keep warm.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, cook the lemon slices for 2 to 3 minutes, turning to brown evenly, then add the shallots and capers. Cook about 1 minute more.

4. 4

   Stir in the white wine and cook about 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the chicken broth and chopped parsley, squeeze the juice of the reserved lemon half into the skillet, and cook about 4 minutes.

5. 5

   Gently return the filets to the skillet, floured side up. Cook in the sauce until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Transfer to a serving plate, floured side up, and keep warm.

6. 6

   Remove about 1/4 cup of liquid from the skillet and let it cool slightly.

7. 7

   Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet and stir until melted.

8. 8

   Whisk the cooled liquid and remaining flour together to make a smooth slurry. Stir the slurry briskly into the skillet and cook until the sauce is thickened and bubbly. Pour the sauce over the cod filets and garnish with parsley sprigs.

• Calories 364.17 kcal Moderate
• Protein 41.24 g Good Source
• Carbs 9.44 g Moderate
• Total Fat 16.64 g High
• Saturated Fat 9.21 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 140.51 mg High
• Sodium 684.85 mg High
• Fiber 1.5 g Low Source
• Sugar 1.38 g Low Source
• Added Sugar 0.08 g Low Source
• Calcium 62.01 mg Low Source
• Iron 1.22 mg Low Source
• Potassium 1025.64 mg Good Source
• Vitamin A 201.23 mcg_rae Good Source
• Vitamin C 22.43 mg Good Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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