WHITEFISH WITH CILANTRO PESTO

Whitefish with Cilantro Pesto image

Provided by nnreq

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (4 ounce) sole fillets or 4 (4 ounce) flounder fillets, thawed if frozen
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or 2 tablespoons lime juice
2 cloves garlic
2 cups packed fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Prepare a shallow baking dish with non-stick pan spray.
Sprinkle the fish with lemon juice and place in the dish.
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, and pepper until well blended.) Spread the pesto evenly over the fish.
Bake 10 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Serve hot.