Fish Piccata Easy and Economical

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Fish Piccata recipe that’s as easy on your schedule as it is on your wallet. Featuring tender, flaky white fish fillets like tilapia, cod, or swai, this dish is pan-seared to perfection and bathed in a zesty lemon-caper sauce. With a quick 10-minute prep time and budget-friendly ingredients like chicken broth and fresh lemon juice, this recipe proves that gourmet flavor doesn’t have to come at a high cost. Perfect for busy evenings, the buttery garlic-infused sauce pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables, making it a versatile and elegant meal option. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish and serve this easy fish piccata to impress your family or guests without breaking the bank.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces white fish fillets (e.g., tilapia, cod, or swai)
• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Place the all-purpose flour in a shallow dish. Lightly dredge each fish fillet in the flour, shaking off any excess.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and allow it to melt.

Step 4

Place the fish fillets in the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the cooked fillets from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to deglaze the skillet and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 7

Add the capers to the sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.

Step 8

Return the fish fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Let them heat through for 1-2 minutes.

Step 9

Transfer the fish to a serving platter, drizzle the sauce over the top, and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately with your choice of side, such as rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	693.6 grams (693.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1087

Total Fat 59.10g	76%
Saturated Fat 20.00g	100%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 262mg	87%
Sodium 1931mg	84%
Total Carbohydrate 51.50g	19%
Dietary Fiber 2.70g	10%
Total Sugars 0.90g
Protein 91.10g	182%

Vitamin D 480IU	2400%
Calcium 88mg	7%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 1700mg	36%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.3%

Protein: 33.1%

Carbs: 18.7%