Pesto Cod Recipe (four ingredients)
Pesto Cod is a fresh and flavorful simple dinner recipe that is high in protein and low-carb. Light, tasty and easy dish to make.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless and skinless cod fillets (four pieces)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup tomato pesto (or your favorite pesto variety)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (to taste) (optional)
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley (to taste) (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F . Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Pat the cod dry of excess moisture with paper towels. Place the cod pieces onto the prepared sheet pan and season with salt and black pepper.
- Distribute pesto over top of each piece of cod.
- Bake the cod for 16 to 18 minutes (depending on the thickness of your fish) or until it's cooked through. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and/or parsley (optional).