Baked Cod with Herb-Pistachio Crust and Lemon Dressing

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Tender baked cod fillets topped with a crunchy herb and pistachio crust, finished with a bright lemon dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs cod fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 4 cod fillets dry and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup finely chopped pistachios, 1/4 cup parsley, 2 tbsp basil, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Mix until crumbly.
  3. Step 3: Press the pistachio-herb mixture evenly onto the top of each cod fillet, pressing lightly to adhere.
  4. Step 4: Bake cod for 12-15 minutes until fish is opaque and crust is golden.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper to make the lemon dressing.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle the lemon dressing over the baked cod before serving.

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