Slimming World - Baked Pesto Cod with Garlic Mash

Serves 4

Ready in 45 minutes

Syns Per Serving - Free on Extra Easy

Ingredients

2 medium courgettes, sliced thinly lengthways

4 large, thick skinless cod fillets

2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

6-8 tbsp very finely chopped basil

finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

salt and freshly ground black pepper

312g/11oz vine tomatoes

For the mash

1kg/2lb 4oz potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped

100ml/3½fl oz hot water or vegetable stock

2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

6 spring onions, finely sliced

Method

1. Heat a large griddle pan and griddle the courgettes in batches for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm.

2. Preheat the oven to 200c/Gas 6. Place the cod fillets in a large shallow dish in a single layer.

3. Place the garlic, basil, lemon zest and juice in a mortar and pestle and mash until fairly smooth. Season well and spread this mixture over the top of the fish. Add the tomatoes to the dish and bake for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.

4. Meanwhile boil the potatoes in lightly salted water for 12-15 minutes or until tender. Drain thoroughly and mash with the hot water or stock. Stir in the garlic and spring onions and season well.

5. Divide the garlic mash between four warmed plates and place a cod fillet on each. Serve immediately with the griddled courgettes and roasted tomatoes.