Cod Piccata

5 from 1 vote

This cod piccata is buttery, tender, and absolutely delicious! Requires minimal ingredients and cooks in under 20 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American, Italian American

Servings:

Calories: 880kcal

Season the cod fillets generously with Kosher salt on both sides.
Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the cod fillets, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes.
Once the 5 minutes are up, flip the fillets over and cook for 1 minute. Remove the cod fillets from the skillet and set them aside.
Add the capers to the skillet and cook for a few seconds. Add the white wine and lemon juice and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add the butter and swirl the pan around, this will help thicken your sauce. Season the sauce with salt and pepper and then place the cod back in the skillet.
Baste the cod fillets with the lemon butter sauce until the fillets are fully cooked through. This should take 1-2 minutes but don't overcook.
Check for seasoning, garnish with parsley, and enjoy!

Use even-sized cod fillets so they cook evenly.
Pat dry the cod fillets with a paper towel and remove as much moisture as you can. You want the fillets to be very dry so they get a nice sear when you cook them.
I recommend searing the cod fillets for 5 minutes on one side and then 1 minute on the opposite side. The side you cook for 5 minutes should only be seasoned with Kosher salt otherwise it can burn.
Take the fish out of the fridge 20-30 minutes before cooking.
I cook the cod fillets for about 7 minutes total but if your fillets are thicker, cook for 1-2 minutes extra. Keep in mind that fish cooks very quickly and overcooked fish isn't tasty.
If you like your piccata sauce really thick, add more butter and cook for a few extra minutes.