Piccata Sauce Topping for White Fish
Transform your favorite white fish into a restaurant-quality dish with this vibrant and buttery Piccata Sauce Topping. Bursting with the zesty freshness of lemon juice, the briny bite of capers, and the subtle richness of dry white wine, this sauce is the perfect companion for delicate, flaky fillets like cod, halibut, or tilapia. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s a lush combination of garlic-infused olive oil, silky melted butter, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a finishing touch. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or elevating your weeknight meals, this savory and citrusy sauce draped over pan-seared or baked fish is guaranteed to impress. Easy, elegant, and utterly delicious—this is a seafood-lover's dream!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.25 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter.
Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and the white wine, stirring to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
Stir in the lemon juice and capers. Simmer for another 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter until melted and the sauce becomes smooth and glossy.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley into the sauce just before serving.
Pour the warm piccata sauce over cooked white fish fillets (such as pan-seared or baked cod, halibut, or tilapia) and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.6 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1480 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 186 mg | 4% | |
*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.
