Whitefish with Cilantro Pesto |
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Cilantro pesto adds marvelous color and flavor to mild-flavored whitefish. Using cilantro instead of more traditional basil in the pesto sauce induces a lively, pungent fragrance. From the American Diabetes Association. white fish, scrod, sole or flounder, lemon juice, clove garlic, cilantro, olive oil, salt, crushed red pepper flakes cvt Ingredients:
12 ounces whitefish fillets (15223) such as scrod, sole or flounder, cooked per recipe, net from 1 pound fresh |
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice |
2 clove garlic, minced |
2 cups cilantro |
1 tbsp olive oil |
1/2 tsp salt |
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a shallow baking dish with nonstick pan spray.
2. Sprinkle the fish with lemon juice and place in the dish.
3. Mince the garlic in a food processor or blender. Add the cilantro; process until minced. Add the oil, salt, and pepper flakes; process until well mixed. (Alternatively, mince the garlic and cilantro by hand; stir in the oil, salt, pepper until well blended.
4. Spread the pesto evenly over the fish. Bake 10 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Serve hot.
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