{"id":52173,"date":"2023-08-07T17:07:37","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T17:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/?p=52173"},"modified":"2026-01-22T22:59:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T22:59:48","slug":"sheet-pan-lemon-pesto-cod","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/2023\/08\/07\/sheet-pan-lemon-pesto-cod\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheet Pan Lemon-Pesto Cod"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">with Roasted Potatoes &amp; Green Beans<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Yield: 2<br \/>\nAdapted from Blue Apron<\/h4>\n<p>Flaky cod with creamy lemon pesto and crunchy almond breadcrumbs, roasted it in the oven to achieve an irresistibly crispy, golden brown crust. It\u2019s the perfect accompaniment to the simple sides of roasted green beans and potatoes (with more lemon pesto for dipping).<br \/>\nTime: 35<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\"> 2<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">6-8 oz cod fillets<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">\u2153<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">cup basil pesto<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">1<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">lemon<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">2<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">TBS mayonnaise<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">\u00bc<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">cup panko breadcrumbs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">\u00be<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">lb potatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">6<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">oz green beans<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"quantity\">2<\/span><span class=\"ingredient-name\">TBS sliced roasted almonds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nPrep:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 450\u00b0F.<\/p>\n<p>Wash and dry the fresh produce.<\/p>\n<p>Cut the <strong>potatoes<\/strong> into \u00bc-inch rounds.<\/p>\n<p>Cut off and discard any stem ends from the <strong>green beans<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Zest the <strong>lemon<\/strong> to get 2 tsp.<\/p>\n<p>Quarter and de-seed the <strong>lemon.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Roughly chop the <strong>almonds.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a bowl, combine the <strong>pesto, mayonnaise,<\/strong> and the juice of 2 <strong>lemon wedges<\/strong>. Season with <strong>salt<\/strong> and <strong>pepper.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a separate bowl, combine the <strong>breadcrumbs,<\/strong> <strong>lemon zest<\/strong>, and chopped <strong>almonds.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-52177\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/LemonCodPotatoes.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/LemonCodPotatoes.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/LemonCodPotatoes.jpg?resize=404%2C270&amp;ssl=1 404w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/LemonCodPotatoes.jpg?w=512&amp;ssl=1 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Roast the potatoes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Line two sheet pans with foil or parchment. Transfer the <strong>potato<\/strong> rounds to one sheet pan. Drizzle with <strong>olive oil<\/strong>, season with <strong>salt<\/strong> and <strong>pepper.<\/strong> Toss to coat and arrange in an even layer. Roast 19 to 21 minutes, or until lightly browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-52176\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/LemonCodRoast.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/LemonCodRoast.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/LemonCodRoast.jpg?resize=404%2C270&amp;ssl=1 404w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/LemonCodRoast.jpg?w=512&amp;ssl=1 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Roast the fish &amp; green beans:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, transfer half the <strong>creamy pesto<\/strong> to a separate bowl, set aside for serving.<\/p>\n<p>Transfer the <strong>green beans<\/strong> to the remaining sheet pan, drizzle with <strong>olive oil<\/strong> and season with <strong>salt<\/strong> and <strong>pepper.<\/strong> Toss to coat and arrange in an even layer on one side.<\/p>\n<p>Lightly oil the other side of the sheet pan.<\/p>\n<p>Pat the <strong>fish<\/strong> dry with paper towels, season with <strong>salt<\/strong> and <strong>pepper<\/strong> on both sides. Transfer to the <strong>oiled<\/strong> portion of the sheet pan.<\/p>\n<p>Evenly top the <strong>fish<\/strong> with the remaining <strong>creamy pesto<\/strong>, then top with the <strong>almond breadcrumbs<\/strong> (pressing gently to adhere).<\/p>\n<p>Season with <strong>salt<\/strong> and <strong>pepper.<\/strong> Roast 12 to 15 minutes, or until the <strong>fish<\/strong> is cooked though, and the <strong>green beans<\/strong> are tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-52175\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/LemonCodBeans.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/LemonCodBeans.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/LemonCodBeans.jpg?resize=404%2C270&amp;ssl=1 404w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/LemonCodBeans.jpg?w=512&amp;ssl=1 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Finish the green beans:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Evenly top the roasted <strong>green beans<\/strong> with the juice of 1 <strong>lemon wedge<\/strong> (you will have extra), carefully stir to coat.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-52174\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/LemonCodServe.jpg?resize=300%2C232\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/LemonCodServe.jpg?resize=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/LemonCodServe.jpg?resize=349%2C270&amp;ssl=1 349w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/LemonCodServe.jpg?w=468&amp;ssl=1 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Serve:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Serve the <strong>roasted fish<\/strong> with the <strong>roasted potatoes<\/strong> and finished <strong>green beans<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Serve the reserved creamy <strong>pesto<\/strong> on the side. Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>with Roasted Potatoes &amp; Green Beans Yield: 2 Adapted from Blue Apron Flaky cod with creamy lemon pesto and crunchy almond breadcrumbs, roasted it in the oven to achieve an irresistibly crispy, golden brown crust. It\u2019s the perfect accompaniment to the simple sides of roasted green beans and potatoes (with more lemon pesto for dipping). Time: 35 26-8 oz cod fillets \u2153cup basil pesto 1lemon 2TBS mayonnaise \u00bccup panko breadcrumbs \u00belb potatoes 6oz green beans 2TBS sliced roasted almonds Prep:&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/2023\/08\/07\/sheet-pan-lemon-pesto-cod\/\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":52179,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[86,123,297],"class_list":["post-52173","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-cod","tag-green-beans","tag-roast-potatoes"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/08\/LemonCod.jpg?fit=849%2C664&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52173","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52173"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52173\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":55784,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52173\/revisions\/55784"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/52179"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52173"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52173"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nowellfamily.org\/cookbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52173"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}