Grilled Cod Fillet with Pancetta & Pesto Sauce
By Sacla'
Published on 20 April 2022
An easy mid-week meal that uses only 5 ingredients! Substitute the peas with broad beans if you prefer, and replace the pancetta with prawns for an alternative option. Time and servings
20 minsTotal time
4Servings
10 minsPrep time
10 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 140 g of pancetta
- 4 tbsp of sacla' classic basil pesto
- 4 cod fillets, sustainably sourced
- 100 g of frozen peas
- 120 ml of creme fraiche
Method
Step 1
Heat a frying pan. When hot, add the pancetta and cook for 5 minutes until very crisp. Drain on kitchen paper and empty all but the 1 tbsp of fat from the pan.Step 2
Heat the grill to medium high. Oil the cod fillets lightly, season and place on a grill rack. Grill for 8-10 minutes until moist and flaking.Step 3
Warm the frying pan again; add the peas and creme fraiche and heat gently.Step 4
Stir through the pesto, add the pancetta, check the seasoning and heat until it's just beginning to steam.Step 5
Serve the cod fillets with the sauce poured over and steamed new potatoes on the side.