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Grilled Fish Fillet with Pesto Sauce
Grilled Fish Fillet with Pesto Sauce
3.79
(17)
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25mins
Category:
Seafood
Recipe by
Administrator
Published on May 02, 2023
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Ingredients
4 (4-ounce) fish fillet (cod, haddock, or other white fish)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup basil leaves, packed
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper.
Brush the fish with olive oil and place on the preheated grill.
Cook the fish for 5 minutes on each side.
In a food processor or blender, combine the basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and toasted pine nuts. Pulse until everything is finely chopped.
Slowly add the extra-virgin olive oil and process until the mixture forms a paste.
Serve the grilled fish with the pesto sauce on top.
Interesting Facts
Fish is an excellent source of lean protein.
Pesto sauce is a traditional Italian sauce made from basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil.
Grilling is a healthy way to cook fish that adds great flavor without adding extra fat or calories.
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