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Creamy Lemon-Pesto Cod
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
350
A flavorful and creamy seafood dish featuring tender cod, fresh lemon, and vibrant pesto, perfect for a quick and elegant meal.
Ingredients
Protein
10
ounces
wild Alaskan cod filet (thawed)
2
tablespoons
butter
¾
cup
half and half
2
tablespoons
fresh lemon juice
2
tablespoons
jarred pesto
to taste
Salt and pepper
10
ounces
asparagus (trimmed)
1
sliced lemon
Garnish: sliced lemon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Melt butter in a saute pan, then whisk in cream, lemon juice, and pesto.
Place fish on top of sauce, season with salt and pepper, and arrange asparagus around the fish.
Spoon some sauce over the fish and asparagus, then top with lemon slices.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until fish is flaky, then serve with extra sauce.
Notes
Ensure not to overcook the fish for best flakiness and flavor.
Calories:
350
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
fish, lemon, Pesto