Pan-Seared Opakapaka With Macadamia Nut Pesto |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 18 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Quick and simple from The West Hawaii Today newspaper. Ingredients:
16 ounces fillets, of opakapaka 4 pieces |
kosher salt |
fresh ground black pepper |
olive oil |
5 garlic cloves, minced |
2 ounces macadamia nuts |
1/4 cup parmesan cheese |
1 cup fresh basil leaf, washed, stems removed |
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil |
salt and pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. Heat a saute pan with a tablespoon of olive oil.
2. Season fish fillets with Kosher salt and fresh pepper; cook until golden brown, turn and put into hot oven.
3. In a food processor or blender container, combine garlic, nuts, cheese, basil leaves and olive oil; pulse to make pesto.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Remove fillets from oven and coat with pesto.
6. Place under broiler for 1 to 3 minutes.
7. Serve on rice with vegetables of choice.
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