Lemon-Caper Baked Cod

Name: Lemon-Caper Baked Cod
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon garlic pepper blend; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 4 cod or haddock fillets (6 ounces each); 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning; 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Vacation on a plate is the only way to describe this buttery and flaky Lemon-Caper Baked Cod. —Carolyn Schmeling, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons capers, drained
4 cod or haddock fillets (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese

Directions

In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, garlic pepper and lemon zest. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45-60 seconds or until butter is melted. Stir in capers.
Place cod in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with seafood seasoning. Spoon butter mixture over fillets. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

1 fillet: 256 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 129mg cholesterol, 441mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 33g protein.

Vacation on a plate is the only way to describe this buttery and flaky Lemon-Caper Baked Cod. —Carolyn Schmeling, Brookfield, Wisconsin

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