Cod Piccata

Cod Piccata

Wild Alaska cod patted dry, seasoned and dredged in flour, then seared in butter and olive oil two to three minutes a side and flipped only once. The sauce is built in the same pan: shallot and garlic, stock, lemon juice and capers reduced by a third, finished with butter. Parsley and parmesan over the top.

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Cod Piccata

Declan Chapin, Premier Catch

Servings

1

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Cuisine

Italian

Category

Main Course

Wild Alaska cod is dredged in seasoned flour, pan-seared until golden, and finished in a butter, lemon and caper sauce with shallot and parsley.

Cod Piccata

Ingredients

  • 1 x 6oz Wild Alaska Cod

  • salt & pepper

  • ½ cup flour

  • 4 tbsp butter (divided)

  • 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)

  • ½ cup chicken stock

  • ⅓ cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)

  • 1 shallot, minced

  • 1 clove minced garlic

  • ¼ cup capers

  • ¼ cup parsley, chopped

  • parmesan cheese for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 170°F. Thaw cod and pat dry.

  2. Heat 2 tbsp butter + 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. While the butter and oil is heating, season the cod with salt & pepper and dredge with flour (on a plate or shallow bowl) until completely covered.

  4. While the oil is hot, add the cod to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork. Only flip once.

  5. Transfer the cod to a cookie sheet and keep warm in the oven.

  6. In the same skillet on medium heat, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. When hot, add the minced shallot and garlic. Saute and stir for about 1 minute.

  7. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, and capers to the skillet. Cook until the sauce has been reduced by one-third. Add salt and pepper if needed.

  8. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan and whisk vigorously as the sauce thickens.

  9. Remove cod from the oven and add back to the pan, coating with sauce. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.

  10. Place cod on a plate, top with sauce, and sprinkle with parsley and parmesan cheese. Option to serve with pasta!

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