Baked Cod with Pistachio Cilantro Pesto

Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Yield: 4-6Category: Entree Cuisine: Mediterranean

INGREDIENTS

* 4-6 Cod fillet pieces about 4-oz each

* Salt and pepper

* Olive oil

* 2 Roma tomatoes, diced

FOR THE PISTACHIO CILANTRO PESTO:

* 2 packed cups fresh cilantro, stems removed

* 1/3 cup salted shelled pistachios

* 1 large garlic clove

* 2/3 cup olive oil

* 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

* 3 tbsp lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Pat the fish fillets dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides, then place on a lightly oiled baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake in the heated oven for 20 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, prepare the pistachio cilantro pesto. Place the cilantro, shelled pistachio and garlic in your food processor. Pulse until well-chopped. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

4. When ready, remove the baked cod fillets from the oven and arrange them on a serving platter or individual dishes. Top each fish fillet with a generous spoonful of the pistachio cilantro pesto, then add the diced tomatoes. Enjoy with a side of rice, quinoa or couscous.