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Baked Cod with Basil Pesto

Baked Cod with Basil Pesto and tomatoes
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, fish, seafood
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 lb cod fillets
  • 3 Tablespoon basil pesto
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 slice of bread (optional)
  • 1 tsp garlic (optional)
  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil (optional)

Equipment

  • 1 frypan
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 shallow rimmed baking pan
  • 1 Kitchen knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Method
 

  1. Take the cod fillet out and divide so each person has about 1/3 of a pound.
  2. Cut the tomato into thin slices and set aside. (about 1/16") Set aside.
  3. Take a shallow rimed baking sheet and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  4. Place the cod fillets on the baking sheet.
  5. Spread one half of the pesto on each of the cod fillets.
  6. On top of the pesto add tomato slices.
  7. Bake at 425 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
Garlic Bread Crumbs option...
  1. Cut up the dried bread into crumbs.
  2. Add the bread crumbs to a heated frypan and add 2 tablespoon of oil.
  3. Add garlic and sauté for a minute or so.
  4. Remove from pan and add the garlic breadcrumbs to top of tomato.
  5. Bake at 425 degrees for 10-12 minutes.