A++ Fabulously Delicious Fish Piccata

15m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
25m
Ready In

Recipe: #22316

January 01, 2016



"This is a really yummy fish recipe. I normally use tilapia but works just as good with other white, mild, fresh fish fillets. My daughter licked her plate with this one. If you like briney caper, fresh tasting fish that is mild, clean and lemony, this one is sure to please. Tastes really good served with a glass of your favorite dry white wine."

Original is 4 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (363.9 g)
  • Calories 597.5
  • Total Fat - 33.1 g
  • Saturated Fat - 12.5 g
  • Cholesterol - 146.1 mg
  • Sodium - 577.4 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 31.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 2.8 g
  • Sugars - 2.4 g
  • Protein - 42.7 g
  • Calcium - 65.5 mg
  • Iron - 2.4 mg
  • Vitamin C - 33.2 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Pat fish dry with paper towels and season each fillet with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Place flour in a pie plate (or equivalent size plate). Dredge the fish in the flour, shaking off any excess. Transfer each fish fillet to a clean plate.

Step 3

In a large size skillet, heat 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil. When the oil is heated through and hot, melt in 1 tbsp. butter. When butter is melted and foamy, carefully add 2 fillets and cook for approximately 2 to 4 minutes per side, until the fish is opaque in the center.

Step 4

Transfer the fish to a warm clean tray.

Step 5

Add 2 more tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet. Repeat cooking the remaining fillets as done prior. Transfer fillets to the warm tray.

Step 6

Pour off grease (if necessary), leaving about 1 ½ - 2 tablespoons in the skillet. Add 1 tbsp. butter.

Step 7

When the butter melts, add the lemon slices and cook, turning once, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Place the lemon slices evenly on top of the fish fillets.

Step 8

To the skillet, add the shallots and garlic. With wooden spoon, scrape up the brown bits to release flavors and cook garlic and shallots until softened for about 1 minute (being careful not to burn the garlic or else it will become bitter and will change the nature and flavor of the sauce).

Step 9

Add the wine, capers, lemon juice, and parsley. Simmer for approximately 1 minute. Check for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper. Also check for acidity and correct with a pinch or two of sugar, if necessary.

Step 10

Remove the skillet from the stove top and gently swirl in the remaining 1 - 2 tbsp. butter until the sauce thickens slightly and is shiny/glazey looking.

Step 11

Return the fillets to the sauce to warm for 5 - 6 minutes. Transfer fillets to warm plates and pour sauce over each. Serve and enjoy. Pairs very well with rice.

Step 12

NOTE: I normally like extra sauce so I double it!

Tips


  • Large skillet
  • Tray to transfer fish to
  • Pie plate or equivalent to hold flour for dredging

16 Reviews

Frannie

Another more than Five Stars recipe to see many repeats! I don't eat tilapia so I used haddock and 2 tablespoons of the smaller capers. The fish was flaky and moist, and full of deliciousness from the ingredients used. We loved every bite!

5.0

review by:
(6 Jul 2021)

Linda Cooks Often

Fish is a favorite with us and I used our favorite, haddock to prepare it, cutting the recipe down to two serves. Delicious and tender flaky fish, with a great lemon kick and the wine and capers just added so much to the overall taste. I added finely chopped garlic and shallots to ours. The flavors commingled perfectly and we loved our dinner!

5.0

(3 May 2021)

KitchenWhichWay

We love meals like this that really tickle our taste buds! Spinach Orzo was great as a side to this very tasty fish!

5.0

review by:
(16 Nov 2020)

PotzNPanz

I made this awhile back for me and my wife. We loved the combination of flavors and enjoyed it very much!

5.0

review by:
(6 Sep 2020)

LifeIsGood

This really was an A+ recipe! We love piccatas and this recipe delivered big time. The sauce was amazing and the fish was cooked to perfection. I especially loved the crispy coating on the fish. The fish and sauce were so tasty served over rice. Thank you!

5.0

review by:
(21 Aug 2020)

Linky

This was so good! I used flounder fillets. Loved the capers - what's not to like, right?!

5.0

review by:
(20 Aug 2020)

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