Description
Pistachio Crusted Cod is a stunning dish that elevates a simple meal into a gourmet experience. The tender cod, enveloped in a crunchy pistachio topping, offers a delightful contrast of flavors and textures. This dish brings together nutty goodness and fresh zest, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Impress your guests with this easy yet sophisticated recipe that promises to deliver on both taste and presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup unsalted shelled pistachios
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a food processor, pulse the pistachios until coarsely chopped. Combine with panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Place cod fillets in the baking dish; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the pistachio mixture over each fillet, pressing down gently.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the topping is golden brown and fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg