Pesto Baked Cod
Flaky cod fillets topped with a vibrant basil pesto crust and baked until golden, served with lemon wedges. A light, elegant weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 fillets cod fillets (about 6 oz each), patted dry
- 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon lemon, cut into wedges
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves
Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with 2 tbsp olive oil.
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2
Arrange 4 fillets patted dry cod fillets (about 6 oz each) on the prepared baking sheet. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
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3
In a small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Spread the mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.
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4
Scatter 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes around the fish on the baking sheet.
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5
Bake until the pesto crust is golden and the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), about 12-15 minutes depending on thickness.
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Garnish with 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves and serve with 1 lemon cut into wedges lemon on the side.