Fish Piccata
Time: ~30 min | Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients:
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4 white fish fillets (cod, sole, or tilapia)
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½ cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
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3 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp olive oil
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¼ cup dry white wine
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3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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2 tbsp capers, drained
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Fresh parsley, chopped
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Salt & pepper
Instructions:
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Season fish fillets with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in flour.
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Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook fillets mostly on one side (~3–4 min) until golden, then flip and cook 1–2 min more. Remove to a plate.
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In the same pan, add wine and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits. Let reduce slightly.
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Swirl in remaining 2 tbsp butter and the capers. Stir until the sauce emulsifies.
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Spoon sauce over fish, garnish with parsley, and serve with a side of angel hair pasta or roasted vegetables.