Lemon-Caper Cod Piccata
Lemon-Caper Cod Piccata pairs flaky, lightly browned cod with a bright pan sauce of lemon, capers, and white wine for a crisp, briny finish. The butter-enriched sauce balances tang and richness, making it ideal for a weeknight dinner yet elegant enough for guests. Serve it with simple greens or pasta to soak up every drop.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Caper Cod Piccata, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 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
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
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
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
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
Remove about 1/4 cup of liquid from the skillet and let it cool slightly.
- 7
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet and stir until melted.
- 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 364.21 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 41.28 g Good Source 83%
- Carbohydrate 9.48 g 3%
- Total Fat 16.64 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 9.21 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.51 mg High 47%
- Sodium 750.25 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 1.77 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 62.01 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.22 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 1025.64 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 148.89 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 26.72 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Lemon Caper Cod Piccata is an Italian dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 3, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Capers, Flour Tortilla Mix, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 364.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Caper Cod Piccata?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Lemon-Caper Cod Piccata made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Capers, Flour Tortilla Mix, Fresh Parsley, Lemon. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Lemon-Caper Cod Piccata?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Caper Cod Piccata?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 364.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Caper Cod Piccata easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Lemon-Caper Cod Piccata healthy?
- Lemon-Caper Cod Piccata has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 364.21 calories and 41.28 g of protein, or 83% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 750.25 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.21 g (46% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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