5.0 from 3 votes
Pesto Baked Cod & Asparagus (Keto)
A light and refreshing protein-packed dinner recipe that happens to be low carb. Pesto Baked Cod with Asparagus is a win every time!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 427 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds cod cut into filets
- ½ cup pesto sauce + more for serving
- fresh lemon wedges for serving
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
- 2 to 3 tsp avocado oil
- sea salt
- garlic powder
Instructions
- Place the cod filets into a zip lock bag and add the pesto sauce. Seal the bag and gently move it around until the cod is evenly coated with pesto sauce. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours.
- When you’re ready to bake the cod, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Transfer the cod, including the pesto sauce to a large casserole dish.
- Trim the asparagus and spread them over a baking sheet. Drizzle with avocado oil and sprinkle with sea salt and garlic powder.
- Bake the fish and the asparagus for 15 minutes, or until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid over-cooking the fish as it becomes tough easily. Depending on how you like your asparagus, you may want to leave it in the oven for another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Serve the cod with additional pesto sauce and fresh lemon wedges for drizzling and asparagus.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1of 4
Calories
427kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 4 | |
| Calories | 427kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.