Lemon-Caper Baked Cod
Lemon-Cape Baked Cod is a light, flavorful dish that highlights the delicate taste of fresh cod with a zesty, tangy lemon and caper sauce. This recipe is quick and easy, making it perfect for a healthy. The cod is baked to perfection, staying moist and and tender while absorbing the bright flavors of the lemon and capers. The combination of citrus and the briny capers creats a delicious balance, making this dish both refreshing and satisfying Serve it with steamed vegetables or a simple green salad for a complete, nourishing meal.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets about 6 ounces
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons capers drained
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small pieces
- fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the cod fillets in a single layer.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place the fillets in the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Lemon-caper sauce: In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and suate for 1-2 minutes, until
- fragrant but not browned. Stir in the white wine or chicken broth, lemon juice, capers, and lemon zest. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook
- for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Pour the lemon-caper sauce over the cod fillets, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Dot the top of the fillets with the small pieces of butter.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The exact cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.
- Once baked, remove the cod from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve the Lemon-Caper Baked Cod with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of citrus.