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Pesto Parmesan Baked Cod

Delicious Pesto Parmesan Baked Cod for a Healthy Dinner Night

This Pesto Parmesan Baked Cod is a flavorful, healthy dish perfect for dinner nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Fresh, bright white fillets are ideal.
For the Pesto Mixture
  • 1/2 cup Basil Pesto Substitute with sun-dried tomato pesto if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated is preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use high-quality extra virgin.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced or use roasted garlic for mellower taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh juice is best.
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Garnish
  • a few Fresh Basil Leaves For garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spoon
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the cod fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Arrange in the baking dish.
  3. Mix basil pesto, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice in a bowl.
  4. Spread the pesto mixture over each cod fillet evenly.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cod flakes easily and cheese is golden brown.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, marinate the coated cod for 15-30 minutes before baking. Use fresh ingredients for best results.

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