Fish Piccata

Fish Piccata

Updated November 4, 2026

Lightly breaded fish in tangy lemon-butter-caper sauce. Quick weeknight dinner.

Piccata is traditionally made with veal or chicken. Sole, flounder, or tilapia work well.

The sauce should be bright and lemony. This is Italian-American comfort food.

Cook time
25 min
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Ingredients

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  • Sole or flounder fillets
  • All-purpose flour
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Olive oil
  • Butter
  • Dry white wine
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Capers, rinsed
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Prep and cook fish
Prep and cook fish
Make the sauce and serve
Make the sauce and serve

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