After a good run of tasty but rich appetizers leading up to the Superbowl, it’s time to bring back some healthy entrees. With all the snow we’ve been getting lately in Madison, I figured it would be a good time to make good use of my oven. Add a unique twist to baked fish with a crispy wasabi pea crust.

Crispy Wasabi Pea Crusted Cod (Serves 4)
• 4 cod fillets
• 1 cup wasabi peas
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tsp lime juice
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp wasabi powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder

1. Place wasabi peas and salt into a food processor and crush into a breadcrumb like consistency. If you don’t have a food processor, place peas into a ziploc bag and smash with pan.

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2. Mix together mayonnaise, lime juice, black pepper, wasabi powder and garlic powder.

3. Dip cod fillets into mayonnaise sauce and coat in wasabi pea crumbs.

4. Place cod fillets on a foil-lined baking pan and bake for 35 minutes at 450 degrees.