Keto Baked Cod Piccata
Keto Baked Cod Piccata is a light yet flavorful dish featuring tender cod fillets baked with a tangy lemon-caper sauce. It’s a simple, elegant lunch option that highlights fresh, zesty flavors ideal for a keto diet.
Ingredients for 2 servings
- Cod fillets
- 14.5 tsp Capers (Rinsed and Drained)
- 4 tbsp Lemon juice
- 5 tbsp Olive oil
- 5 tbsp Butter
- 22.5 tsp Fresh parsley (Chopped)
- Garlic Cloves (2 cloves minced)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Lemon (Lemon slice for garnish)
Nutrition
- Protein: 32% (127g / 4.5oz)
- Fat: 66% (118g / 4.2oz)
- Net carbs: 2% (7g / 0.2oz)
- KCal: 1600
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare Cod: Season cod fillets with salt and pepper. Place in a baking dish.
Make Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and capers. Pour this mixture over the cod fillets.
Bake: Place lemon slices on top of each fillet. Dot each fillet with butter. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the baked cod before serving.