Fish with Lemon Caper Sauce

Fish with lemon caper sauce, also known as fish piccata, is made with pan-seared white fish fillets and a buttery lemon caper sauce. It is easy to make at home and comes together in about 20 minutes.

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Prep Time 4

Cook Time 6

Total Time 10

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings servings

Calories 476.5 kcal

Ingredients

2 white fish fillets, (4-6 oz. each), skinless and boneless
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons flour, (use rice flour for gluten-free)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small garlic clove, minced
⅔ cup dry white wine (or chicken stock for alcohol-free)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons capers, drained
1 tablespoon chopped parsley, either flat-leaf or curly
lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Place the flour in a shallow dish. Lightly dredge the fish in the flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the fish and cook for about 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. The fish should flake easily with a fork and reach an internal temperature of 145°F. Transfer the fish to a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Pour in the white wine or chicken broth. Add the lemon juice and zest, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce reduces slightly.
Stir in the capers, parsley, and remaining tablespoon of butter. Cook just until the butter melts and the sauce is smooth.
Spoon the lemon caper sauce over the fish. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

How to Store and Reheating

Store leftover fish and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheat in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat with a small amount of butter or oil. Cover and warm just until heated through.

To microwave, place the fish on a microwave-safe plate, cover loosely with a paper towel, and heat on low power in 30-second intervals.

Nutrition

Calories: 476.5kcalCarbohydrates: 10.2gProtein: 35.1gTotal Fat: 27.1gSaturated Fat: 12.8gCholesterol: 130.2mgSodium: 733.2mgPotassium: 619.4mgFiber: 0.6gSugar: 1.3g

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