Fish With Citrus Pesto
/Fish fillets (salmon, swordfish, etc)
1 bunch fresh basil, stemmed (about 3 cups)
½ cup toasted almonds or pine nuts
1 clove garlic
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 orange, zested and juiced
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions: In a food processor, blend basil, nuts, garlic, zests, juices, salt, pepper
until mixture is finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually add olive oil
until mixture is smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl, and still in Parmesan
cheese.
Brush sides of fish fillet with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill.
Transfer grilled fish to serving plates. Top with citrus pesto. Garnish with lemon
slices and serve.
Comment: The pesto is worth the effort. It really perks up the fish. I suspect it would be good with pasta as well.