Pan-Seared Opakapaka With Macadamia Nut Pesto

Name: Pan-Seared Opakapaka With Macadamia Nut Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
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

Submitted by lazyme

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Ready In:: 18mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

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

Heat a saute pan with a tablespoon of olive oil.
Season fish fillets with Kosher salt and fresh pepper; cook until golden brown, turn and put into hot oven.
In a food processor or blender container, combine garlic, nuts, cheese, basil leaves and olive oil; pulse to make pesto.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Remove fillets from oven and coat with pesto.
Place under broiler for 1 to 3 minutes.
Serve on rice with vegetables of choice.

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