Baked Cod with Lemon-Caper Sauce

This baked cod recipe is a simple yet flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The cod is baked in a lemon-caper sauce, which gives it a bright and tangy flavor. The dish is also quick and easy to make, so it is perfect for busy weeknights.

This recipe was inspired by a dish that I had at a restaurant in New York City. The cod was cooked perfectly and the lemon-caper sauce was delicious. I wanted to recreate the dish at home, so I experimented with different ingredients and techniques until I came up with this recipe.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 pound cod fillets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chicken broth

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
2. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, capers, parsley, salt, and pepper.
4. Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the sauce over them.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through.
6. Serve with roasted vegetables or a salad.

Why It Works

• The lemon-caper sauce is a great way to add flavor to the cod without overpowering it.
• Baking the cod in the oven helps to keep it moist and flaky.
• The dish is quick and easy to make, so it is perfect for busy weeknights.