Keto Pesto Baked Cod

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  • prep time

    prep time

    9 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    15 min

  • ready time

    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

Keto Pesto Baked Cod

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Ingredients

  • Cod, Cooked From Fresh

    Cod, Cooked From Fresh

    2 fillet - each 4 ounce raw

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    2 tablespoon

  • Pine Nuts

    Pine Nuts

    1 tablespoon, whole pieces

  • Parmesan Cheese

    Parmesan Cheese

    1 tablespoon, grated

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw

    Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw

    1 tsp

  • Basil, Fresh

    Basil, Fresh

    ⅔ cup, whole pieces

  • Lemon Juice

    Lemon Juice

    ½ tablespoon

  • Salt, Sea Salt

    Salt, Sea Salt

    ⅓ teaspoon

  • Walnuts

    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 2
  • Step 3

    Add the lemon juice and olive oil to the food processor and blend to combine.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Arrange the cod fillets across a shallow baking tray and coat the top of each with the pesto.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Crush the walnuts and sprinkle over the top of the pesto coated cod.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Transfer to the oven to bake for 12-15 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and the walnuts are golden.
    Step 6

Comments 6

  • Juliepas

    Juliepas 4 years ago

    What temperature should this be baked in the oven?

    • MirthfulAvocado208004

      MirthfulAvocado208004 2 years ago

      It says 400 degrees.

  • Dropthemlbs!

    Dropthemlbs! 5 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

      Heathen101 5 years ago

      Can anyone recommend a keto or low-carb premade pesto I could use to make this recipe?

      • GorgeousAvocado632980

        GorgeousAvocado632980 2 years ago

        Arthur’s is my go-to favorite premade pesto

      • RoseRoseRose

        RoseRoseRose 5 years ago

        I use a non-dairy vegan one that I buy in Ocado. I don’t know the name sorry !