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Pistachio Herb Crusted Cod

Pistachio Herb Crusted Cod: A Crispy Delight for Your Dinner

This Pistachio Herb Crusted Cod combines fresh cod with a crunchy pistachio herb crust, enhanced by zesty citrus dressing, making it a quick and delicious dinner option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Fillets Fresh and firm
For the Crust
  • 1 cup Shelled Pistachios Or sunflower seeds for nut-free option
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Or almond flour for gluten-free variation
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs (Parsley, Thyme, or Dill) Can swap with coriander
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced finely
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Essential for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Increase for richer crust
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Citrus Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Or lime juice as an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup Adjust based on preference
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Mint or Basil Leaves For garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure even cooking.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with olive oil.
  3. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the pistachios, panko, garlic, lemon zest, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle in olive oil.
  4. Pat the cod fillets dry and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Firmly press the pistachio-herb mixture onto the cod fillets.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the fish flakes easily.
  7. Meanwhile, whisk together lemon juice, orange juice, honey or maple syrup, and a pinch of salt for the dressing.
  8. Serve the baked cod with the citrus dressing drizzled over and garnish with mint or basil leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best results, chill the crusted cod in the fridge before baking to help it adhere better. Use fresh fish for optimal flavor.

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