Recipe of the Month
January
15-Minute Fish with Parsley Pesto
Spark People recipe from www.sparkpeople.com
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
Pesto:
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves only, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons whole-wheat or panko bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
16 ounces white-fleshed fish fillet, 2 fillets
approx. 6-8 ounces each
Instructions
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Pesto:
Place the parsley in a small food processor and pulse 6-8 times. Add the remaining ingredients and process until a thick sauce forms. (Sauce will keep in a sealed container for up to one week.)
Fish:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a cast iron skillet over high heat. Pat the fish dry with paper towels. Lightly spritz the fish on both sides with non-stick cooking spray. Once the skillet is hot, add the fish to the pan. Cook for 2-3 mintues per side. Top each portion of fish with 1/4 cup of pesto. Transfer the pan to the oven for 5 minutes to warm the sauce. Remember that the pan's handle will get hot in the oven!
Makes 1 cup sauce, 1/4 cup per serving; about 3 ounces cooked fish per serving.