(Culinary.net) During the spring months, fish can be a popular food for at-home meals. It’s a perfect nutritious option during Lent, and it’s flaky and delicious for seafood lovers and families of all kinds throughout the year.
This Cheesy Basil Cod has a light crust and a glistening center, which creates a delicious bite of texture. Serve it with rice and vegetables to complete a better-for-you dinner that’s packed with nutrients as well as flavor.
This recipe, rich with cheese and seafood delight, serves four but is easy to double for a larger crowd. It requires just a few kitchen utensils and bakes for less than 15 minutes for a quick meal that’s easy to clean up.
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Cheesy Basil Cod
Recipe adapted from Laurenslatest.com
Servings: 4
3 cod fillets (12 ounces each)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
2 tablespoons basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
rice, for serving (optional)
steamed vegetables, for serving (optional)
Preheat oven to 450 F.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place fish fillets on a baking sheet and set them aside.
In a small bowl, stir mayonnaise with cheese, parsley, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly over fillets. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until the fish starts looking flaky.
Switch oven to broil and brown tops of fish until lightly golden. Remove from oven; cool 3-5 minutes.
Serve with rice and fresh steamed vegetables, if desired.
