Wulf's Kitchen: Baked Cod with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto and Breadcrumbs
Serves:
2-3
Prep Time:
5 min
Cook Time:
15 min
Difficulty:
Easy
Our hack for easy baked cod is using a pre-made pesto. Whether you like traditional or alternative pesto, the flavors are already melded and perfect for a mild, flaky fish like cod. Crispy breadcrumbs are a crowd-pleaser and lemon slices add zestiness.
In this recipe from
Not Just Co., we spread their red-pepper and sundried tomato-based pesto atop each cod filet and finish with breadcrumbs. From beginning to end, it takes under 20 minutes and the breadcrumbs form a crispy crust.
1 tbsp chives (or any herb you have on hand), chopped
2 6-ounce portions cod
salt and pepper
½ cup sun-dried tomato pesto (we like Not Just pesto)
Instructions
1.
Preheat the oven to 425°F with a rack in the middle position and line the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish with the lemon slices, creating a bed for the fish.
2.
Combine the panko breadcrumbs, olive oil, and chives in a small bowl.
3.
Place the fish filets directly on top of the lemon slices, and season with salt and pepper. Top each filet with ¼ cup Not Just Pesto followed by the panko mixture, equally dispersing on each filet to create a crust.
4.
Place in the oven for 15-20 minutes (depending on the thickness of your fish) until it flakes easily with a fork. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and some extra chives. Serve immediately alongside salad or roasted veggies.