Jul 14 2026
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Fish Alla Piccata Recipe

Inspired by Assaggio Kailua
Time30m
Serves4

Pan Fried Fresh Fish in Oil and Garlic, with Lemon, Capers, White Wine and a Light Butter Sauce.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

Method

Preparation of Fish

  1. 1

    Prepare the Fish

    Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the fillets with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Dredge in Flour

    Place the all-purpose flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each fish fillet in the flour, ensuring it is fully coated, and shake off any excess flour.

Cooking the Fish

  1. 3

    Heat the Olive Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  2. 4

    Cook the Fish

    Add the dredged fish fillets to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Making the Sauce

  1. 5

    Sauté the Garlic

    In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

  2. 6

    Add Capers and Wine

    Add the capers and white wine to the skillet, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.

  3. 7

    Finish the Sauce

    Stir in the lemon juice and unsalted butter, whisking until the butter melts and the sauce is emulsified. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Final Assembly

  1. 8

    Combine Fish and Sauce

    Return the cooked fish to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Let it cook for an additional minute to heat through.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Transfer the fish to serving plates, drizzle with the sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with your choice of sides.

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