Baked Cod with Lemon-Caper Sauce and Quinoa

This dish is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The flaky cod is perfectly complemented by the tangy lemon-caper sauce, and the quinoa adds a nutty flavor and a boost of protein. This recipe is also easy to make and can be prepared in just 30 minutes.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound cod fillets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Place the cod fillets in a baking dish.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
5. While the fish is cooking, prepare the quinoa.
6. Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve.
7. Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
8. Add the quinoa and reduce heat to low.
9. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked through.
10. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and stir in the parsley.