Baked fish with Pesto

Pollock is a fantastic fish.  It's always worth checking but it's generally more available than cod or haddock and the other great thing is it's a source of Omega 3 healthy oils (cod isn't.)  The other benefit is pollock is cheap.  It's often sold as "white fish" in the UK, especially if sold frozen but if you look at the detail you see what it is.

Great for a fish pie but also a great backdrop for strong flavours like this.

Baked Fish with Pesto - Serves 1

Ingredients

90g, 3oz Pollock or other white fish fillet
1 rounded tsp red pesto
2 tbsp (or enough to cover) grated extra mature (extra sharp) cheddar or parmesan

Method

Defrost the fish if frozen.

Preheat the oven to 180oC, 350F, Gas Mark 5.

Lay the fish onto a baking dish.  Spread the pesto on top then sprinkle with the cheese.

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through (this will depend on the thickness of your fillet.)