Baked Cod with Creamy Lemon Caper Sauce and Roasted Vegetables
This baked cod with creamy lemon caper sauce and roasted vegetables is a light and flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The cod is flaky and tender, the sauce is rich and creamy, and the roasted vegetables add a touch of sweetness and crunch. It's a simple dish to make, but it's packed with flavor.
This recipe was inspired by a dish I had at a restaurant in New York City. I was so impressed by the combination of flavors and textures that I decided to try and recreate it at home. After a few tries, I finally came up with a recipe that I was happy with. It's not an exact copy of the dish I had at the restaurant, but it's pretty close. And it's just as delicious.
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound cod fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup roasted vegetables (such as broccoli, carrots, or zucchini)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place the cod fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the cod fillets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through.
- While the cod is baking, make the creamy lemon caper sauce.
- In a small saucepan, combine the lemon juice, capers, and heavy cream.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the cod fillets with the creamy lemon caper sauce and roasted vegetables.
Why It Works
- The cod is cooked at a high temperature, which helps to create a flaky and tender texture.
- The creamy lemon caper sauce is made with a combination of lemon juice, capers, and heavy cream. This gives the sauce a rich and creamy flavor with a touch of acidity.
- The roasted vegetables add a touch of sweetness and crunch to the dish.
- The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is what makes it so special.