Bake Cod Piccata with Asparagus

Start to Finish : 30 minutes     Makes 4 servings

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

1 .      Place aparagus  in an ungreased  11-inch baking dish  ; add water . Arrange cod  over asperegus  . Sprinkle  with lemon juice  , lemon-pepper  and garlic powder  . Dot with butter  ; sprinkle with capers.
2 .       bake uncovered  at 400* for 12 to 15 minutes  or until fish flakes  easily with a fork  and asparagus is tender  . Top with parsley if desired .

Lemons and capers  ! The combo  always make  your family happy  because  the  flavors are so fresh .  While the cod  and asparagus  bake  , you have time to make a salad .