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Pesto Cod
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Pesto Cod

Ready in 30 minutes or less, this baked pesto cod recipe is a super simple recipe that makes for the perfect weeknight meal. It only requires 7 ingredients so whipping up this healthy baked cod with pesto recipe for dinner is beyond easy.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 253 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 4 cod 5 to 6 ounces per fillet, fillets
  • 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1 wedge lemon juiced
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 7 to 8 tablespoons pesto around 2 tablespoons per fillet
  • lemon to serve, wedges

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oven to 350F. Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel if there is moisture on them.
  2. Drizzle the oil over the cod fillets and squeeze a lemon wedge over top. Flip the fillets and give them a rub to coat the fillets evenly.
  3. Season evenly on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Transfer the fillets to a parchment-lined sheet pan.
  4. Spoon the pesto over each piece of cod and make sure it fully coats the tops of each fillet.
  5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145F (63C). Serve with a lemon wedge and sides of your choice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 253kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 758mg (32%) Potassium 602mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 588IU (12%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 253

% Daily Value*

Calories 253kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 758mg 32%
Potassium 602mg 13%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 588IU 12%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.