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prep time
9 min
cook time
15 min
ready time
24 min
Keto Pesto Baked Cod
This keto baked cod is coated in a rich basil and lemon pesto and topped with crushed walnuts before being baked until golden.
This is a great main served with a simple salad or steamed green vegetables.
Net Carbs
2.7 g
Fiber
1.7 g
Total Carbs
4.5 g
Protein
23.6 g
Fats
30.3 g
370 cals
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Ingredients
Cod, Cooked From Fresh
2 fillet - each 4 ounce raw
Olive Oil
2 tablespoon
Pine Nuts
1 tablespoon, whole pieces
Parmesan Cheese
1 tablespoon, grated
Garlic
1 clove
Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw
1 tsp
Basil, Fresh
⅔ cup, whole pieces
Lemon Juice
½ tablespoon
Salt, Sea Salt
⅓ teaspoon
Walnuts
⅓ cup
Recipe Steps
steps 6
24 min
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.Step 2
Add the basil, pine nuts, lemon zest, parmesan, garlic and salt to a food processor. Blend to combine.Step 3
Add the lemon juice and olive oil to the food processor and blend to combine.Step 4
Arrange the cod fillets across a shallow baking tray and coat the top of each with the pesto.Step 5
Crush the walnuts and sprinkle over the top of the pesto coated cod.Step 6
Transfer to the oven to bake for 12-15 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and the walnuts are golden.
Comments
Juliepas 4 years ago
What temperature should this be baked in the oven?
MirthfulAvocado208004 2 years ago
It says 400 degrees.
Dropthemlbs! 4 years ago
We all loved this dish! I didn’t have the pine nuts, so we went without. The walnuts on top added just the right amount of extra texture ☺️! Thank you, this is a keeper.
Heathen101 5 years ago
Can anyone recommend a keto or low-carb premade pesto I could use to make this recipe?
GorgeousAvocado632980 2 years ago
Arthur’s is my go-to favorite premade pesto
RoseRoseRose 5 years ago
I use a non-dairy vegan one that I buy in Ocado. I don’t know the name sorry !