Flounder piccata is breaded and served lightly fried in a lemon and white wine butter sauce with capers and parsley. A delicious way to prepare fish!
Flounder Piccata
This flounder piccata recipe is an excellent way to prepare fish for people who don’t like fish. Flounder has a mild flavor and a delicate texture that isn’t overpowering like other types of fish. It’s also easy to make, making it a great choice for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. It’s one of my favorite ways to eat fish! Another popular fish dish on my site is Fish Florentine. You can use any white scale fish at your disposal or make my chicken piccata if you prefer poultry.
What other white fish can you use?
While flounder is a popular choice for piccata, there are several other types of fish that you can use. Choose a white fish that is mild and versatile enough to pair well with the sauce’s spicy and savory flavors. Here are some options:
- Sole: Like flounder, sole is a mild and delicate white fish that works well in piccata. It has a slightly firmer texture than flounder, but is still quick and easy to cook.
- Tilapia: Tilapia is a mild and versatile fish that is often used in a variety of recipes. It has a slightly sweeter flavor than flounder that pairs well with the piccata sauce.
- Cod: Cod is a firmer white fish with a mild and slightly sweet flavor that holds up well in piccata.
- Halibut: Halibut is a dense and meaty white fish.
I’m sure you can use other white fish options here. I always use what is fresh, local and seasonal in my area.
What to serve with flounder piccata
Here are a few ideas for sides that would go well with Flounder Piccata:
- Steamed vegetables: A side of steamed vegetables like broccoli, asparagus, or green beans would be excellent choices.
- Broccoli: Give it a try with this easy broccolini recipe.
- Roasted potatoes: Roast potatoes or try these mashed potatoes for a hearty side dish.
- baked potato: Bake in the oven or try this Air Fryer Baked Potato.
- Rice or Pasta: A side of rice or pasta, like angel hair, linguine, or orzo with zucchini and tomato would be good choices.
- Salad: A simple green salad topped with a light vinaigrette dressing would make a refreshing and healthy side to flounder piccata.
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Yield: 4 portions
Serving size: 1 Piece
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Season the fish with salt and pepper. Preheat the oven to 200F.
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In a shallow bowl, beat the egg whites. Place the breadcrumbs in another plate. Dip each fish fillet in the egg whites and then in the breadcrumbs.
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Heat a large skillet over medium to medium heat. Spray a generous amount of olive oil spray on one side of the fish and place in the pan, oil side down. Spray the other side of the fish liberally to coat and cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until fish is opaque and cooked through.
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Set aside on a platter in the warm oven until you prepare the sauce.
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In the same skillet over medium heat, melt butter, add lemon juice, wine, chicken broth and the reserved lemon halves, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
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Cook over high heat until liquid is reduced by half, about 3 – 4 minutes.
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Discard the lemon halves, add the capers and spoon the sauce over the fish; Place a lemon slice on each fillet and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
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Portion: 1 Piece, Calories: 280 kcal, Carbohydrates: 14 G, Protein: 36 G, Fat: 8th G, Sodium: 366.5 mg, Fiber: 3 G, Sugar: 0.1 G