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Grilled Cod Fillet with Pancetta and Pesto Sauce

Grilled Cod Fillet with Pancetta & Pesto Sauce

Brought to you by: Sacla'
    4 serving
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Serves: 4

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. 
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Ingredients

  • 140g pancetta
  • 4 cod fillets , sustainably sourced
  • 100g frozen peas
  • 4 tbsp Sacla' Classic Basil Pesto
  • 120ml 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.

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