OPAKAPAKA WITH LEMON PESTO

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Categories     Fish     Dinner

Yield 2 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup parsley leaves
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 (8-ounce) Opakapaka fish fillets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In mortar & pestle or food processor, combine the basil, parsley, macadamia nuts, red pepper flakes, and garlic, and blend until well mixed. Once the pesto is ready, add the mayonnaise and mix well. Spread the pesto mayonnaise on the flesh side of each fish fillet and place, pesto-side down, on the grill. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes, turn and grill until fish is just opaque and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.

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