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Healthy Pesto Parmesan Baked Cod

Deliciously Healthy Pesto Parmesan Baked Cod in 28 Minutes

Enjoy a Healthy Pesto Parmesan Baked Cod that transforms fish into a delightful culinary experience. Perfect for quick, nutritious dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: High Protein Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Fresh or thawed.
For the Topping
  • 0.5 cup Pesto sauce Store-bought or homemade.
  • 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese For a cheesy crust.
For the Baking Dish
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil To grease the dish.
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Serving
  • as needed Fresh lemon wedges Optional, for serving.

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly grease your baking dish with olive oil.
  3. Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper.
  4. Spread pesto sauce over each cod fillet.
  5. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pesto-covered fillets.
  6. Bake for approximately 18 minutes until flaky.
  7. Serve warm with fresh lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Opt for fresh ingredients for best results. Keep an eye on baking time to avoid dryness.

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