Description
A simple and flavorful dish featuring fish fillets coated with a crispy pesto crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fish fillets (such as cod, salmon, or tilapia)
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
- Spread pesto evenly over each fish fillet.
- Coat the pesto-covered fillets with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the fish flakes easily.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh pesto for the best flavor.
- Adjust baking time based on the thickness of the fillets.
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg