Baked Cod with Lemon-Caper Salsa and Parsley

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Moist cod fillets baked with a zesty lemon-caper salsa, brightened with fresh parsley for a clean, authentic seafood dish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, lemon juice, capers for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat dry 4 cod fillets and place in a lightly greased baking dish. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped capers, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tsp lemon zest.
  3. Step 3: Spoon the lemon-caper salsa evenly over each cod fillet, making sure to cover the surface.
  4. Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with additional parsley if desired and serve immediately.

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