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Flavorful Lemon Butter Baked Cod with Cherry Tomatoes and Capers

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A quick and easy baked cod recipe featuring a buttery lemon sauce, roasted cherry tomatoes, and salty capers, perfect for a light yet decadent dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cod fillets (6 oz each), fresh or thawed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Juice and zest of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons juice and 1 teaspoon zest)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes (about 300 g), halved
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, toss halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Arrange cod fillets evenly in a baking dish and pat dry with paper towels.
  5. Pour lemon butter sauce evenly over the fillets, spreading garlic bits around. Scatter cherry tomatoes and capers around and on top of the fish.
  6. Bake uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes, until fish is opaque and flakes easily and tomatoes are soft and blistered.
  7. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the baked cod before serving.

Notes

Pat the cod dry before adding sauce to help it stick better. Do not overbake to avoid drying out the fish. For a crustier top, broil 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely. Substitute butter with olive oil or vegan spread for dairy-free version. Green olives can replace capers if desired.

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Keywords: baked cod, lemon butter sauce, cherry tomatoes, capers, easy fish recipe, healthy dinner, quick seafood

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