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(Culinary.net) During the spring months, fish can be a popular food for at-home meals. It’s a perfect nutritious option during Lent. It’s flaky and delicious, great for seafood lovers and families of all kinds throughout the year.
This Cheesy Basil Cod has a light crust and a glistening center, which creates a delicious bite of texture. Serve it with rice and vegetables to complete a better-for-you dinner that’s packed with nutrients as well as flavor.
For more seafood recipes, visit Culinary.net.
Cheesy Basil Cod
Recipe adapted from Laurenslatest.com
Servings: 4
Preheat oven to 450 F.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place fish fillets on baking sheet and set aside.
In small bowl, stir mayonnaise with cheese, parsley, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Spread evenly over fillets. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until fish starts looking flaky.
Switch oven to broil and brown tops of fish until lightly golden. Remove from oven; cool 3-5 minutes.
Serve with rice and fresh steamed vegetables, if desired.
Cheesy Basil Cod
A Mouthwatering Fish Dinner
KCFM
Mar 20, 2025

This Cheesy Basil Cod has a light crust and a glistening center, which creates a delicious bite of texture. Serve it with rice and vegetables to complete a better-for-you dinner that’s packed with nutrients as well as flavor.
For more seafood recipes, visit Culinary.net.
Cheesy Basil Cod
Recipe adapted from Laurenslatest.com
Servings: 4
- 3 cod fillets (12 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
- 2 tablespoons basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- rice, for serving (optional)
- steamed vegetables, for serving (optional)
Preheat oven to 450 F.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place fish fillets on baking sheet and set aside.
In small bowl, stir mayonnaise with cheese, parsley, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Spread evenly over fillets. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until fish starts looking flaky.
Switch oven to broil and brown tops of fish until lightly golden. Remove from oven; cool 3-5 minutes.
Serve with rice and fresh steamed vegetables, if desired.