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Delicious Pesto Parmesan Baked Cod for a Healthy Dinner Night
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
250
Enjoy a healthy and flavorful baked cod topped with basil pesto and Parmesan, perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Main
4
fillets
Cod
(Fresh, bright white fillets are ideal.)
0.5
cup
Basil Pesto
(Substitute with sun-dried tomato pesto if desired.)
0.5
cup
Parmesan Cheese
(Freshly grated is preferred.)
2
tablespoons
Olive Oil
(Use high-quality extra virgin.)
2
cloves
Garlic
(Minced or roasted for mellower taste.)
1
tablespoon
Lemon Juice
(Fresh juice is best.)
to taste
Salt
Salt
to taste
Pepper
Pepper
a few
Fresh Basil Leaves
Fresh Basil Leaves
(For garnish.)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place cod fillets on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
Spread basil pesto over each fillet and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until fish is cooked through and topping is golden.
Drizzle with lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with basil leaves before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon just before serving.
Calories:
250
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
fish, healthy, Pesto