Name: Roasted red pepper pesto topped cod recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves: 4
Ingredients: 4 thick cod portions; 4 tbsp of roasted red pepper pesto; 75g (3oz) of fresh white breadcrumbs; Finely grated lime zest; 3 tbsp of mixed chopped herbs (such as dill, chives and parsley); sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; salad leaves to serve

By GoodtoKnow

published 20 July 2019

Keep this fish-dinner light by serving with a leafy green salad. The pesto adds a delicious flavour as well as texture to your white fish. This recipes serves 4 people and is a quick and speedy mid-week dinner when you fancy something a little different from your usual fish dish.

Ingredients

4 thick cod portions
4 tbsp of roasted red pepper pesto
75g (3oz) of fresh white breadcrumbs
Finely grated lime zest
3 tbsp of mixed chopped herbs (such as dill, chives and parsley)
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
salad leaves to serve

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Method

First preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6. Then place the cod on a greased baking sheet and season. Spread each piece with roasted red pepper pesto.
Now mix the breadcrumbs, lime zest, herbs and the remaining pesto in a bowl. Spoon the breadcrumb mix over the cod and press down lightly to make a delicious crust on top.
Finally bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is just cooked and serve.

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