15-Minute Fish Piccata with Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Name: 15-Minute Fish Piccata with Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 pieces firm white fish fillets; 6 baby potatoes; 7 oz green beans; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/3 cup white wine; 3 tbsp plain flour; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp baby capers; 1 tbsp fresh parsley; 1/2 cup water; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

A bright and buttery fish piccata served alongside golden, crispy smashed potatoes and tender green beans. This elegant yet simple meal comes together in just 15 minutes, making it the ultimate weeknight dinner solution.

Servings2 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time10 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

firm white fish fillets
2 pieces
baby potatoes
6
green beans
7 oz
olive oil
2 tbsp
unsalted butter
2 tbsp
white wine
0.3 cup
plain flour
3 tbsp
fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp
baby capers
1 tbsp
fresh parsley
1 tbsp
water
0.5 cup
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Place the baby potatoes in the microwave and cook for 2 minutes. Flip them over and microwave for another 1.5 to 2 minutes until tender. They should feel soft when squeezed; don't worry if the skins burst slightly.

Place the cooked potatoes on a flat surface. Use the side of a large knife, a meat mallet, or your hand (protected by a kitchen towel) to flatten each potato to about 1.5 cm (0.5 inch) thick. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt.

On a shallow plate, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each side of the fish fillets in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.

Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Add the fish and the smashed potatoes to the pan. Press the potatoes down lightly with a spatula to help them develop a crispy crust.

Sear the fish and potatoes for about 2 minutes until the bottom side is golden brown and crispy. Flip both over.