Pecan crusted cod filets are healthy, delicious, and so easy to make! The crunchy pecan coating adds flavor and helps to keep the fish from drying out as it cooks.
I think most people shy away from cooking at home because they think it takes too much time, or that it’s easier to pop into a fast-food restaurant for a quick meal. I sort of look at it the opposite way. By the time you’ve figured out where you want to go…Italian, Chinese or Mexican, driven there, waited for a table, waited for the food…you’re looking at an hour, yes?
So if time isn’t on your side, make pecan crusted cod filets!
This is a meal that takes less than 45 minutes to make. (Click on the links for meals in an hour or less) The recipe comes from Cooking Light, although I switched the hazelnuts for pecans and the halibut for cod, because cod is a lot cheaper than halibut. The fish takes under 10 minutes to make and the veggies, not much more. Start the potatoes first, then the asparagus and finally the fish.
- Cod or other firm-fleshed fish about 4-6 oz. per person
- 1 egg white beaten lightly
- 1/2 cup of finely ground pecans
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Season fish with salt and pepper
- Brush tops of filets with egg white and press pecans on to the top of the fish filets.
- Melt butter and oil in a non-stick saute pan over a medium high heat.
- Cook fish, nut side down, for about 2-3 minutes, (depending on thickness of fish). Turn and continue cooking until fish is done, about 2-4 minutes, depending on thickness of fish.
- Serve with lemon juice.
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Shawn @ I Wash...You Dry says
I totally agree with you, going out to eat takes more time than cooking at home. I personally think that’s why Americans are so over weight. But that’s another issue… This fish looks great! I love a quick fish meal! I have never cooked Cod before, I will have to try this one! Thanks!
Cynthia says
Shawn, you are right! Most Americans are overweight because they resort to fast food, thinking it’s faster. In the end, fast food isn’t very satisfying…it’s just fuel, and poor fuel at that! And then there’s the expense! Thanks for visiting!
Shelly says
Tried this ……was a hit with all.. definitely a keeper. Egg white and nuts make a great crust and another great way to cook fish..heart healthy recipe+++next time with add some sort of spice for change of flavors also flavored mustards work good too…got to try…
Martha says
Just fixed this. I used lemon pepper spice. It was great! Will def do it again.
Cynthia says
That sounds wonderful!