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    Home » Recipes » Seafood/Fish

    Cod Fish and Artichoke Piccata

    First Published: July 20, 2021 . Last Modified: January 15, 2025 lisa24 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

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    Easy cod piccata is flavorful and healthy. Tender white fish with artichokes and a white wine sauce is perfect for a weeknight meal. You will love this fish piccata.

    Easy cod piccata with capers and lemons on a plate

    While everyone makes chicken piccata, I decided to try it with fish. Cod fish filets worked great in this dish, but really any type of white fish will do. Flounder, tilapia and haddock all would work well. 

    Why Make Fish for Dinner?

    Fish is packed with protein and are a great source of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids. That means it's good for your heart and your brain and it can even decrease depression! The health benefits are undeniable but I also think it's quite delicious. Plus, fish typically cooks quickly so you can get a healthy and flavorful meal on the table, fast.

    Sometimes fish gets bad publicity regarding contaminates and sustainability. It can be confusing but when making cod piccata I look for wild-caught fish whenever possible. There are ups and downs to both farm-raised and wild-caught fish but if I can get local fresh caught fish, of course that is always my preference. Here is some great information on picking and choosing the best fish.

    Fish with artichokes and capers on a plate

    What is Piccata Sauce?

    Traditionally, in Italian, Piccata means to pound something flat.  Italians often make Chicken or Veal Piccata where the meat is pounded into thin cutlets and topped with a sauce.  The sauce is made using the pan drippings to which lemon juice and white wine or chicken stock are added and reduced. Garlic, shallots, capers and lemon can be added.  After the sauce is reduced, butter is stirred in to give it a nice velvety finish.

    In this fish piccata variation, fillets of codfish are used in place of chicken or veal but the rest of the recipe is basically the same with the exception that I have added artichokes because I love the combination of fish with artichokes. It also make this simple fish recipe a bit more creative.

    White cod fish with artichokes recipe

    Ingredients Needed for Cod Piccata

    • Medium size white fish fillets - Codfish fillets are my favorite but any white fish will do.
    • Flour - Dredging the filets in flour gives them a nice crust and lots of flavor. The extra bits in the pan also thicken the sauce a bit.
    • Seasoning - I use a fish seasoning such as this Seafood Magic or you could use any type of all purpose seasoning that you like on fish. Plus have some salt and pepper on hand to season to taste at the end of cooking.
    • Olive oil - Use a light oil so its flavor doesn't overpower the fish.
    • Lemon juice - Fresh squeezed lemon juice is always preferable to bottled.
    • White wine - Because the wine is an important part of the sauce, use one that you enjoy drinking. Serve it with the dish and it will pair perfectly.
    • Capers - These briny little flower buds add lots of flavor.
    • Parsley - Use chopped fresh parsley for flavor and color.
    • Butter - Regular salted butter works well here.
    • Artichoke hearts - Be sure to rinse the canned artichokes well.
    • Sliced lemon and fresh parsley leaves - for garnish

    More Easy Seafood Recipes

    • Healthier Shrimp Scampi
    • Pan Seared Scallops with Brown Butter Beer Sauce
    • Homemade Fish Sticks
    • Pan Roasted Swordfish with Cherry Tomatoes and Capers
    • Spicy Honey Glazed Asian Salmon with Mango Slaw
    • Cod and Veggie Packets from Who Needs A Cape
    • Air Fryer Cajun Salmon

    Are you looking for a quick weeknight meal that's both healthy and flavorful? You will love this fish piccata recipe.

    fish piccata

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    RECIPE

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    Cod Fish and Artichoke Piccata

    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Course: Fish
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 231kcal

    Ingredients

    • 4 medium size white fish fillets about 1 pound of fish
    • ¼ cup flour
    • 2 teaspoons all purpose or fish seasoning
    • 1 to 2 Tablespoons olive oil
    • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • ½ cup dry white wine
    • 1 Tablespoons capers
    • 1 Tablespoons chopped parsley
    • 2 Tablespoons butter
    • 1 can 14 ounces artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
    • Sliced lemon for serving
    • fresh parsley leaves for serving
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Dredge the fillets lightly with the flour and sprinkle with seasoning. Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium to medium-low heat.
    • Add the fish fillets and cook for 2 minutes on each side, until browned. Reserve them on a plate and keep warm.
    • Over medium heat, add the lemon juice, wine, capers and parsley.
    • Boil over high heat until reduced in half, about 2 minutes.
    • Add the butter, let it melt then whisk the sauce together. Add the artichokes and put the fish back in the pan. Heat for a few minutes until both the artichokes and fish are hot.
    • Serve with a slice of lemon and a sprinkling of fresh parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 308IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg

    First Published March 2009 ; Updated July 2021

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    Comments

    1. ♥Rosie♥

      March 12, 2009 at 2:20 pm

      I do like your idea of using fish in this dish Lisa. Great ingredients and your dish looks delicious - another recipe I must save :0)

      Rosie x

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    2. Mary

      March 12, 2009 at 3:27 pm

      Lisa, this is just beautiful to look at. The use of fish was inspired.

      Reply
    3. Barbara Bakes

      March 12, 2009 at 3:45 pm

      Such a great meal to treat yourself to - it looks wonderful!

      Reply
    4. Foodie with Little Thyme!

      March 13, 2009 at 8:11 am

      Nice change to the fish. I do like to eat fish in the spring.

      Reply
    5. Allie

      March 13, 2009 at 8:32 am

      I like your idea of swapping the chicken for fish it looks really good!

      Reply
    6. Robin Sue

      March 13, 2009 at 9:21 am

      Since we have been trying to increase our fish intake this would be the next best recipe to try. Thanks!

      Reply
    7. HoneyB

      March 13, 2009 at 10:23 am

      It looks great! I personally think I would prefer it with fish myself! A great light meal!

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    8. Bridgett

      March 13, 2009 at 11:53 am

      I've never tried it with fish, but it sounds like a delicious take on the classic. I need to give this one a try.

      Reply
    9. Penny

      March 13, 2009 at 12:04 pm

      Fish was an excellent idea. I can even see lightly breading tilapia and preparing it in the same way. You've given me ideas. I served my chicken to company and it was an easy meal to prepare with a rice medley and sugar snap peas on the side. The flavors bode Spring!

      Reply
    10. Pam

      March 13, 2009 at 1:32 pm

      A perfect way to make fish - love the sauce.

      Reply
    11. Lucy

      March 14, 2009 at 3:47 pm

      I just love the flavors & picatta matches up so well w/fish... YUM!!!

      Reply
    12. Karen

      March 14, 2009 at 4:01 pm

      Mmm, I'll bet that was good!

      Reply
    13. Debbie

      March 14, 2009 at 6:32 pm

      Never thought of making fish piccata but now I want to!!! It looks great and I could eat fish every night.

      Reply
    14. Tonya @ What's On My Plate

      March 14, 2009 at 9:47 pm

      i loved that you subbed in fish. sounds great!

      Reply
    15. Maria

      March 15, 2009 at 1:19 pm

      Love that you used fish since I don't do any meat. Looks good!

      Reply
    16. Jan

      March 19, 2009 at 12:03 am

      I'm sure this sauce worked better on fish than chicken, sounds lovely.

      Reply
    17. Chris Hart

      May 08, 2012 at 9:49 pm

      Had this tonight. Made it with mahi mahi exactly to your recipie. Delish!

      Reply
    18. Katherine

      August 05, 2021 at 12:23 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great idea to swap to fish for this piccata!

      Reply
    19. Gina

      August 05, 2021 at 12:27 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a great way to switch up piccata!

      Reply
    20. Nicolette

      August 05, 2021 at 12:28 pm

      5 stars
      What an awesome combination of flavors! Wow!

      Reply
    21. Mindee's Cooking Obsession

      August 05, 2021 at 12:36 pm

      5 stars
      We are huge piccata fans at our house! Great recipe!

      Reply
    22. Tara

      August 05, 2021 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      Such an easy and flavorful way to prepare cod! I love how quickly everything comes together. So perfect for weeknights!

      Reply
    23. Kim

      July 14, 2022 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      The artichokes are a great idea. Perfect for weeknight but it's fancy enough for company . Delicious.

      Reply
      • lisa

        July 18, 2022 at 9:45 am

        Thank you! yes I love the extra artichokes. It mnakes it a complete meal!

        Reply

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