Let’s Connect For Date Night
There’s something really special about slowing down and staying in. Cooking together can be an intimate way to turn an ordinary night into a lovely date night in. Take a load off by not dressing up and heading to your reservation. Instead, cozy in and enjoy each others’ company while preparing a delicious meal. Create a meaningful evening right in your own kitchen. Making this Cod Piccata together feels elevated but effortless, with bright lemon, buttery sauce, and tender cod coming together in a way that feels a little romantic without trying too hard. Sharing tasks, pouring a glass of wine, and sitting down to a meal you created side by side creates space to connect, talk, and enjoy the simple joy of good food and good company.
Wine Pairing Ideas
Because cod piccata is light, lemony, and buttery, a crisp white wine is the perfect match. Here are a few options to help you select the best wine for your dinner date:
- Sauvignon Blanc – Bright and citrus-forward, it mirrors the lemony sauce beautifully
- Pinot Grigio – Clean, light, and refreshing without overpowering the fish
- Unoaked Chardonnay – Smooth and balanced, with enough body to complement the butter and capers
- Vermentino – Fresh and slightly herbal, pairing wonderfully with the savory notes of the dish
Set the table, light a candle, pour the wine, and let dinner unfold naturally — sometimes the best dates are the ones that feel easy, cozy, and deliciously homemade.
Cod Piccata
Equipment
- 1 skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb. cod fillets
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp avocado oil divided
- ¾ cup chicken stock
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup capers drained
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Stir the almond flour and salt together in a shallow bowl. Rinse off the fish and pat dry with a paper towel. Dredge the fish in the almond flour mixture to coat.⅓ cup almond flour, ½ tsp salt, 1 lb. cod fillets
- Heat enough olive oil to coat the bottom of a large skillet over medium-high heat along with one tablespoon avocado oil. Working in batches, add the cod and cook for 2-3 minutes per side to brown. Remove to a plate and set aside.2 tbsp avocado oil
- Add the chicken stock, lemon juice, and capers to the same skillet and scrape any browned bits off the bottom. Simmer to reduce the sauce by almost half. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining tablespoon of avocado oil.¾ cup chicken stock, 3 tbsp lemon juice, ¼ cup capers, 2 tbsp avocado oil
- To serve, divide the cod onto plates, drizzle with the sauce, and sprinkle with parsley. Enjoy!2 tbsp fresh parsley