Keto Cod Lemon Piccata Recipe

Cod fillets get an almond-flour coating, then finish in a lemon, butter and caper sauce. This keto seafood recipe serves 4 and takes 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

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Measure the fish and sauce ingredients

Use fresh lemon juice for the sauce and rinse and drain the capers. Mince the garlic and chop the parsley before heating the skillet so the sauce ingredients are ready when the fish comes out.

• 1 pound cod fillets
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Lemon slices for garnish

Dry the fillets for a crisp coating

Pat the cod dry before seasoning and dredging. Shake off excess almond flour after coating each fillet. Avoid overcrowding the skillet; cook in batches if needed for even cooking. A fish spatula helps you turn the delicate fillets.

Cook the cod, then build the sauce

Season and coat the fish

Rinse the cod fillets and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper. Dredge each fillet in almond flour, coating evenly and shaking off the excess.

Pan-fry until golden

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When the butter is melted and bubbling, add the cod. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fillets and set them aside.

Simmer the lemon sauce

Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and fresh lemon juice, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Return the fish and finish

Stir in the capers and return the cod to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the fillets and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through. Garnish with the chopped parsley and lemon slices before serving.

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What to serve alongside the cod

Serve this delightful Keto Cod Lemon Piccata immediately. A garden salad, steamed asparagus or sautéed green beans can go alongside. Zucchini noodles are another option if you want a recipe that fits perfectly into your keto routine.

Keep leftovers for another meal

Store leftover fish in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet to maintain the cod’s texture.

Before you start

Can you use frozen cod?

Yes. Thaw the fillets completely and pat them dry before seasoning and coating. Both fresh and frozen cod are options for this dish.

Which other fish can you use?

You can substitute another firm white fish, such as halibut or tilapia. Keep the lemon and caper sauce with the fish.

Can you change the sauce?

Add a splash of white wine for flavor or a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat. Both are optional additions.

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