GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH PESTO

Grilled Swordfish with Pesto image

Provided by Dancer

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb swordfish (or other medium dense to dense fish)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup nuts (piñon, almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
1 bunch cilantro or 1 bunch Italian parsley
1/4 cup parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup romano cheese, grated
1 head garlic, about 6-8 cloves
1/2 teaspoon pepper
lemon, zest of
lemon wedge, for garnish
herbs, sprigs,for garnish

Steps:

Pesto (makes 1 cup) Process or blend all sauce ingredients together until smooth.
Stir well before serving.
Pesto may be prepared in advance and frozen, or may be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Broiled, Grilled or BBQ'ed: Baste with pesto when turning.
Cook 10 minutes total per inch of thickness, approximately 5 minutes per side.
Serve with pesto on top.
Garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536, Fat 40.5, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 80.3, Sodium 419.4, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 31.6