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The Best Cod Piccata

The Best Cod Piccata You'll Crave for Weeknight Dinners

The Best Cod Piccata is a quick, gluten-free meal that perfectly balances health and flavor, ideal for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Paleo
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod can substitute with sole or flounder
  • 1 cup Almond Flour can use coconut flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt no substitutes recommended
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil can use ghee or avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon Grapeseed Oil any neutral oil can work
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth vegetable stock for vegetarian option
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice can substitute with another citrus
  • 2 tablespoons Capers can be omitted if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley try dill or basil as alternatives

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Shallow Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a shallow bowl, combine almond flour and salt. Set aside.
  2. Rinse the cod fillets, pat dry, dredge in almond flour mix, and place on a plate.
  3. Heat olive oil and grapeseed oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add cod fillets to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
  5. In the same skillet, add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Scrape up browned bits and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Let the sauce reduce for about 5 minutes until thickened, and stir in remaining grapeseed oil.
  7. Serve the cod topped with the lemon-caper sauce and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, serve immediately after cooking, avoid reheating in a microwave.

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