Grilled Halibut With Lemon-Basil Pesto

Submitted by Paris D

"From The Flagging Chef"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 24 ounces halibut
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2⁄3 cup basil leaves, firmly packed
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon rind, grated
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1⁄4 cup walnuts, chopped

directions

1. Prepare grill. Place fillets on grill rack coated with cooking spray.
2. Sprinkle 1/8 tsp salt and pepper over fish. Cover and grill 4 minutes each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
3. Toast walnuts in a pan.
4. Combine remaining 1/8 tsp salt, basil, and remaining ingredients (including walnuts) in a blender or food processor; process until finely minced.
5. Serve pesto with fish.