Baked Cod Piccata with Asparagus Recipe

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 pound cod fillet, cut into four pieces
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 2 teaspoons capers
• Minced fresh parsley, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Place asparagus in an ungreased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish; add water. Arrange cod over asparagus. Sprinkle with lemon juice, lemon-pepper and garlic powder. Dot with butter; sprinkle with capers.
Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender. If desired, sprinkle with parsley. Yield: 4 servings.