PAN-SEARED OPAKAPAKA WITH MACADAMIA NUT PESTO

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Published in the West Hawaii Today.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 4-ounce opakapaka fillets
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 oz macadamia nuts
1/4 c parmesan cheese
1 c fresh basil leaves, washed, stems removed
1/2 c olive oil, extra virgin
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 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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