snapper piccata

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Snapper Piccata

Lean snapper in a buttery lemon-caper sauce is a simple main dish, ready in just 30 minutes.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Ingredients

4 (5 ounce) fresh or frozen snapper fillets with skin, each cut diagonally into thirds (see tip)
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup dry white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
4 green onions (white parts only), thinly sliced diagonally
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers, drained
dash freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon wedges

Directions

Thaw fish, if frozen. Measure thickness of fish. Rinse fish under cold running water; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Place fish pieces in skillet, skin sides down. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes per 1/2-inch thickness of fish or until skin is crisp and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, turning once. Transfer fillets to a serving platter, skin sides up.
Return skillet to heat. Add white wine to skillet; cook for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes or until wine is almost evaporated, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet. Add broth. Bring just to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 4 minutes or until liquid is reduced by about half. Add butter, stirring until it melts; stir in green onions and chives.
Remove skillet from heat; add the lemon juice, capers, and pepper. Pour sauce over fish to serve. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.