Hidden behind such a complex name is a quick way to prepare an elegant dinner for two. You don't have to use cod, any white fish will do.
It is necessary
- - cod fillet - 2 pieces, 100 g each;
- - Parma ham - 2-4 slices;
- for pesto sauce:
- - pistachios - 2 tablespoons;
- - olive oil - 2 tablespoons;
- - green parsley - a bunch;
- - garlic - 2 cloves;
- - lemon - 1 pc.;
- - salt and pepper - optional.
Instructions
Step 1
Remove the cod fillet from the freezer in advance, taking into account the time for it to thaw. Rinse the fish in warm running water, pat dry with paper towels or napkins. Sprinkle each piece of fish with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Prepare the pesto sauce. Wash the parsley, shake off excess liquid, chop finely. Peel the garlic, crush. Wash the lemon, grate the zest from it, separate half for the pesto. Collect cooked food in a blender bowl, add olive oil. Process the composition, salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3
Prepare a cutting board for ease of use. Place the Parma ham slices on top of it. Spread the sauce over the slices. Place a piece of cod fillet on each layer of pesto ham. Wrap the fish with ham, use 2 slices each if necessary.
Step 4
Choose the method of further cooking cod fillet in pesto and Parma ham as you wish. Heat a skillet with olive oil. Fry the pieces for two minutes on each side. Or heat the oven to 180 degrees, bake the semi-finished products for 8 minutes.
Step 5
You can serve cod fillets in pesto and Parma ham with boiled green beans, topping them with grated Parmesan.
