It really is! The combination of tender baked cod and crisp asparagus, all topped with a tangy garlic lemon caper sauce, is a delicious and wholesome meal. The flavors complement each other beautifully, making it a perfect dish for a special dinner or a simple weeknight meal.
Ingredients
4 fillets cod (I used pacific cod)
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (thyme, oregano)
4 garlic cloves , minced
1 lemon , thinly sliced
ΒΌ cup capers , drained
4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Prepare 4 separate foil pieces (large enough to completely cover each fish fillet, when folded).
Place equal portions of asparagus (ends trimmed) in the center of each foil. Season asparagus with salt and pepper. Place each fish fillet on top of asparagus. Season each fillet with a pinch of Italian herbal seasoning, salt, and pepper, and sprinkle minced garlic over each fillet and asparagus.
Top each cod fillet with a thin lemon slice. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of capers over each fillet. Top each fillet with 1 tablespoon butter, thinly sliced.
Wrap the foil ends over the top of the cod to completely enclose it but do not wrap too tightly or too close to the fish – leave some space.
Place foil-wrapped fish fillets on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes at 400 F until the cod is cooked through and flaky. Could be ready in 15 minutes depending on your oven and the thickness of cod fillet.
Prep Time 10minutes minutes
Cook Time 20minutes minutes
Total Time 30minutes minutes
Servings4 servings