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Crispy Cod Pistou

I know we do not eat enough fish and I always try to incorporate fish into our meals.  It is difficult (now that I'm working again). Fish is really an ideal weeknight meal - it cooks fast and requires minimal prep.  But the reality is I like to buy fresh which means, in my mind, that I have to cook it that day. The thought of coming home buying fish and then cooking it just negates the ideal weeknight meal concept. You might be asking what the heck Pistou is? It's basically pesto without the pine nuts. It is often used with pasta, as a spread on bread, or in soup. Crispy Cod Pistou 1lb cod 1/2 c flour (preferably Wondra ) salt/pepper 1 egg 1 T water 1 c panko Pistou 1 c fresh basil 1/4 c Parmesan Cheese juice and zest of 1 lime salt/pepper 3 garlic cloves 1T olive oil Season flour with salt and pepper in a shallow dish.  Beat egg and water in another shallow dish.  Put panko in yet another shallow dish. Cut fish into two pieces* Dip fish into ...