Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Recipe: Halibut with Quick Lemon Pesto


Prep: 3 minutes; Cook: 8 minutes

Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 fillet and about 1 tablespoon pesto)

Ingredients

  • 4 (6-ounce) halibut or other firm white fish fillets
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2/3 cup firmly packed basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

1. Prepare grill.

2. Place fillets on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle fish evenly with 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cover and grill 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.

3. While fish grills, combine 1/8 teaspoon salt, basil, and remaining 5 ingredients in a blender or food processor. Process until finely minced. Serve grilled fish over pesto.

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