Baked Lemon-Infused Cod with Garlic and Capers

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Tender cod fillets baked with a bright lemon and garlic sauce accented by briny capers, perfect for a light and flavorful seafood dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, olive oil, garlic cloves 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 400°F. Pat dry 4 cod fillets and place them in a single layer in a greased baking dish. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp drained capers, and 1 tsp lemon zest.
  3. Step 3: Pour the lemon-garlic mixture evenly over the cod fillets, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  4. Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving to add a fresh herbal note.

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