"Piccata" translates to piquant or piquancy, which in one definition means tart or zesty. When used in reference to a way of preparing food, particularly meat or fish, it means "sliced, sautéed, and served in a sauce containing lemon juice, white wine and capers. Fish piccata can be served with rice or pasta as a side dish.
Recipe Source: Great Chefs Cook Italian
- 2-3 Fish fillets, cut into half
- 2 tbsp Plain flour
- Salt and pepper
- 15 g Butter
- 50 ml Olive oil
- 60 ml White wine
- 1 tbsp Capers, drained
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, a little of salt and pepper. Dredge the fish lightly in flour mixture.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet. Add fish and cook until fish just begins to flake. Remove fish from pan and keep warm.
- Add white wine, lemon juice, and capers to the skillet. Stir well and heat the sauce thoroughly. Serve fish with sauce and pasta.
Angie ,this is what I would love to have for my sunday brunch :) Simple and yet taste good. Thanks for sharing ...I will definitely try this out as soon as I get the white fish fillets :)
ReplyDeleteI love the recipes when they differ from the way we prepare it here.
ReplyDeleteNice to see a new recipe.
I love the Italian flavors, and it is looking delicious
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing. I wouldn't have thought to have cooked fish like that. I always cook it really simple, fried with a teeny bit of oil.
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*kisses* HH
I can imagine how good this will be tasting . Looks so so fresh and yumm.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so delicious and easy to cook... a must try for me... thanks :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks fantastic! I'm making this for dinner tomorrow night. Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeletelooks great :)
ReplyDeleteawesome presentation here love the fish and sizzle!
ReplyDeleteI love the lemony-ness of piccata...it has to be one of my favorite pasta dishes! I've never had it with fish but it sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a gorgeous 3-D dish!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious and succulent!
ReplyDeletelovely dish - but in my book how can you go wrong with fish - this preparation looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteI am always looking for new ideas for fish!
ReplyDeleteI've always liked the mix white wine and capers in a dish. The fish looks perfect for entertaining.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous recipe. I'm always looking for new ways to prepare fish and I think I've just found one. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteDoes dredging it in flour give it a texture outside the fish, or does it help in carmalizing the colour? Looks so good - mouthwatering presentation!
ReplyDeleteI love the tartness of this fish dish! So refreshing!
ReplyDeleteune recette délicieuse et raffinée avec goût un peu acidulé
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bonne journée
Love this recipe! looks soooo good!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful presentation as always :D Love to make this for the kids :)
ReplyDeleteOh my Gosh, Angie. When I saw that fish frying in oil, I felt my stomach react. It looks so good! Plus, capers make everything yummy!
ReplyDeleteI love piccata and this dish looks to be a winner. White wine and capers = yum!
ReplyDeletelovely dish with fish, beautiful
ReplyDeletenice presentation always like to have italian food. really delicious fish piccata.. yummy yum
ReplyDeleteoh love fish always learning from you
ReplyDeleteThis is totally new to me but looks drool worthy dear:)
ReplyDeleteI've made chicken piccata and loved it. I'll have to give this a try! It looks amazing.
ReplyDeletelooks great! We love piccata, have to try it with fish, nice change from chicken!
ReplyDeleteThe fish looks nicely done....sure taste good when eaten while still hot!
ReplyDeleteI just need to get some good white wine and I'm good to go.Thanks for such a lovely recipe...looks really good. ;)
ReplyDeleteThis looks good and delicious, well done.
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious! A complete meal for the family!
ReplyDeleteLovely picture. I do love picatta and make it with salmon, grouper, ans chicken all the time.
ReplyDeleteThis sure looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteYour Summer dishes look wonderful. This is another great dish. I enjoy chicken picatta so, I know the fish one is delightful too.
ReplyDeleteWe love piccata in our house! We have never made it with fish. You always have the best ideas Angie! It's truly delicious looking!
ReplyDeleteAngie - you just erupted a light bulb in my brain. I make chicken piccata regularly and have never thought to use fish - which is so suited to this recipe. Am imagining using it on something jut caught that day... so scrumptious.
ReplyDeleteSimple and delicious! I little lemon juice makes it so refreshing!
ReplyDeleteThis is my kind of go to recipe.
ReplyDeleteA refreshing salad on the side and Hubby and I are satisfied ;o)
Ciao for now and flavourful wishes,
Claudia
What a delightful dish...I want some:) Just beautiful Angie!
ReplyDeletethis wld be great with rice! I wld definitely love love this :))))
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! Normally I'm not a huge fan of capers, but I might have to give this a shot anyway!
ReplyDeleteLove this delicious fish dish. Now you give me an idea for dinner tonight.
ReplyDeleteSounds zesty, side or main : ).
ReplyDeleteLook so healthy, light and delicious!
ReplyDeleteHi Angie,
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This is an Interesting Recipe. love the combo, totally different. Looks soo delicious and yummy!!
ReplyDeleteAngie, thanks for voting! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteSplendid..I love wine in my fish and meat dishes..yummm
ReplyDeleteYour fish piccata is fried to perfection and the presentation is so stylish!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great meal! Lovely presentation!
ReplyDeleteI tried chicken piccata, but this fish version looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteLooks divine! Great recipe!
ReplyDeleteI never tried piccata of any kind at all! Oh, I am so behind!
ReplyDeletelooks delicious! Just like what is being served at the restaurants. Yums!
ReplyDeleteSimply elegant, so delicious, how fresh! Love it and your presentation is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFish on the bed of pasta that is my favorite thing in the whole world to eat. Perfect. The fish looks so good, drooling
ReplyDeleteA light and delicious fish recipe! That dish is perfect.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Rosa
I love the extra photos, Angie! The fish looks heavenly! I am still away in Bosnia, now... Paris a couple of weeks ago (some posts are up) and sitting at a wireless cafe trying to get another one up.... feeling guilty about being so behind on my readings and read you tasty post while photos are uploading. Easy, and delicious. Just what I like!
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Valerie
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