Are you looking for a quick and easy mid-week meal? Preferably low fat and healthy but full of flavour too? Look no further, Roast Cod with Parma Ham and Pesto will fit the bill perfectly.
Wrapping the Parma ham around the cod protects the flesh from the heat of the oven adding flavour and stopping the fish from drying out. Look out for cod fillets that have been cut from the thicker body end. If you can only find thin fillets from the tail end, fold over to make a thicker piece of fish.
A smear of pesto adds extra flavour giving this simple dish a bit of an Italian feel. The breadcrumb and cheese topping can be omitted but I like the extra texture they give.
I often serve simple dishes like this with boiled potatoes and a seasonal vegetable or salad depending on the time of the year. It also works well with rice or a rice salad.
- Low fat
- Low cal
- Quick
- Easy
Quick to prepare and cook, Roast Cod with Parma ham and Pesto, is full of flavour and makes a great midweek meal. Easily doubled to feed a family. Serve with new potatoes or rice and a salad or seasonal vegetables for a balanced meal.
- 2 skinless cod fillets
- 2 tsp pesto
- 2 slices Parma ham
- 1 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp finely grated parmesan cheese
- oil, to grease
- balsamic vinegar, to serve
Preheat the oven to 200℃ (190℃ Fan)/180°F/gas mark 6.
Smear a teaspoon of pesto over each portion of fish then wrap with a slice of Parma ham. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
Mix the breadcrumbs with the cheese and sprinkle over the top of the fish. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fish is cooked and the breadcrumbs are golden.
Serve drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar.
Roast Cod with Parma Ham and Pesto Step by Step
This is such a delicious looking and simple recipe Jacqui! Cod can so easily dry out so cooking it this way is a great way to keep it nice and moist.
Yes it can dry out and the ham certainly helps to stop that. I love simple recipes, midweek