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    Home > Recipes > Main Dishes > Fish & Seafood > Parmesan Crusted Cod

    Parmesan Crusted Cod

    By Maike | Published: December 6, 2018 | Modified: December 6, 2018

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    Pesto Zoodles are such an easy and delicious alternative to traditional pasta. Serving the zucchini noodles with almond crusted cod (tilapia would work, too) make this recipe a perfect gluten free dinner. #glutenfree #zoodles #nowheat #healthyliving #cod #pesto #zucchininoodles  ā™” cheerfulcook.com
 via @cheerfulcookZoodles (spiralized zucchini noodles) in homemade pesto are served with almond-crusted cod. This dish is a delicious, easy, and all gluten-free dinner option. Perfect for a quick midweek dinner. #cheerfulcook #glutenfree #zoodles #noflour #baked #cod #recipe #easy | cheerfulcook.com via @cheerfulcookZoodles (spiralized zucchini noodles) in homemade pesto are served with almond-crusted cod. This dish is a delicious, easy, and all gluten-free dinner option. Perfect for a quick midweek dinner. #cheerfulcook #glutenfree #zoodles #noflour #baked #cod #recipe #easy | cheerfulcook.com via @cheerfulcook

    This Parmesan Crusted Cod with Pesto Zucchini Noodles is easy to make and perfect for a quick midweek dinner.

    Zucchine Noodles with Almond Crusted Cod
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    1 Ingredients
    2 Zoodles - A Gluten-Free Pasta Alternative
    3 Tips to Cut Down Prep Time
    4 More Alternative Pasta Recipes
    5 Pesto Zucchini Pasta with Baked Cod

    Ingredients

    For the Parsley-Pesto Zoodles

    • Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)
    • fresh Parsley
    • Pine Nuts
    • Garlic
    • Parmesan
    • olive oil
    • lemon
    • salt + pepper

    Baked Almond Crusted Cod

    • fresh cod
    • flour
    • eggs
    • parmesan
    • fresh Parsley
    • salt + pepper

    Zoodles - A Gluten-Free Pasta Alternative

    Zucchini Noodle Recipe with (gluten free) baked Cod

    Personal Note: For a while, I cut out everything with gluten.
    After a few months, I discovered that it wasn't medically necessary for me to avoid all gluten. So, nowadays, I will choose a gluten-free product simply because it's a delicious option.

    So even though we don't have to eliminate gluten anymore, we still love the taste and texture of zucchini noodles and the fact that they are a healthier option than standard pasta.

    When it comes to choosing zucchini noodles, you have two choices. Buy a spiralizer and make your own. Or pick up a pre-packaged container. I like the Zoodles from Trader Joe's. But if you don't live near Trader Joe's, try this one from Target.

    And if you own a spiralizer and are looking for instructions, check out Squirrel in the Kitchen. They have some simple-to-follow instructions on how to make 'zoodles.'

    Tips to Cut Down Prep Time

    For this recipe, I made my own Parsley Pesto. Parsley pesto is milder than its basil cousin. But it's just as simple to make as traditional basil pesto.

    And did you know you can also make pesto with fresh kale? Check out my simple 5-minute Kale Pesto recipe.

    But if you want to shave off some prep time, look for a good quality storebought pesto instead.

    More Alternative Pasta Recipes

    • Pear and Mascarpone Pasta (made with brown rice spaghetti)
    • Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
    • Black Bean Mushroom Pasta
    • Red Lentil Pasta Salad
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    Pesto Zucchini Pasta with Baked Cod

    Pesto Zoodles with Almond Crusted Baked Cod.
    Servings: 4
    Zucchine Noodles with Almond Crusted Cod
    PREP TIME: 15 minutes
    COOK TIME: 15 minutes
    TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
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    Ingredients

    Baked Almond and Parmesan Crusted Cod

    • 1 pounds Cod
    • 2 Eggs
    • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
    • 1 cup Almond Flour
    • ¼ cup Parsley chopped

    Parsley Pesto Zucchini Noodles

    • 2 cups fresh parsley basil will work, too
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 3 tablespoons pine nuts walnuts work too
    • ½ cup parmesan grated
    • ā…“ cup Olive Oil extra virgin
    • ½ whole Lemon
    • 10 ounces Zucchini Noodles fresh

    Instructions

    Baking the Cod

    • Preheat the oven to 400° Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • Crack 2 eggs into a shallow bowl and beat lightly. In a separate bowl combine almond flour, grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and parsley.
    • Next dip the cod into the egg mixture. Then transfer the cod to almond flour and parmesan mixture and coat well. Transfer the cod on the baking sheet. 
    • Bake the cod for 8-10 minutes. Tip: Turn on the broiler for the last 60 seconds. This will give the crust and extra crunch. 

    Making the Parsley Pesto

    • Combine parsley, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic and salt in a food processor and begin to blend on medium speed. Add olive oil and blend until you'll see the mixture form a paste-like texture. 

    Making Pesto Zoodles

    • Transfer the pesto into a large non-stick skillet and warm over medium heat. Once the pesto mixture is hot, add the fresh zucchini noodles and cook for 3-4 minutes. 
    • Remove the baked cod from the oven and serve with the hot pesto zucchini noodles. Enjoy!
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    Nutrition
    Calories: 679kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 976mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3465IU | Vitamin C: 66.3mg | Calcium: 579mg | Iron: 5.1mg
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    December 06, 2018
    Hi, friends. My name is Maike. Nice to meet you. I am the blogger behind the Cheerful Cook. A Comfort Food blog where we celebrate easy German American recipes all year long
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    1. Jamie Wilson-Houghtalen

      February 07, 2019 at 2:18 pm

      I'm always looking for new zoodles recipes and this one hit the spot!

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    2. May

      March 17, 2019 at 11:22 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve been looking for a great zucchini recipe! Can’t wait to give this one a try!

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      • Maike

        March 23, 2019 at 11:21 am

        Good luck! Let me know if you have any questions.

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