Lemon Piccata Whitefish

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A light, fresh way to serve trout or other white fish such as perch. Use a dry white wine such as Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper, or to taste

  • salt to taste

  • 1 pound trout fillets

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 cup dry white wine

  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Place a serving platter into oven to warm.

  2. Mix flour, lemon pepper, and salt in a shallow bowl and firmly press trout fillets into the seasoned flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and pan-fry the fish in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Keep fillets warm on heated platter in oven.

  3. Pour off all but a thin film of oil in the skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Pour white wine into skillet and dissolve brown bits of food in the wine. Stir lemon zest into wine and bring to a boil; cook until sauce reduces to about 2/3 cup, stirring often. Mix in lemon juice and capers and cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 more minutes. Whisk butter into sauce.

  4. Lay trout fillets in the sauce and turn to coat; serve on the warmed platter and garnish with parsley.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

402 Calories
22g Fat
16g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 402
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 346mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 24g 47%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 94mg 7%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 485mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.