Pesto Marinated Fish

Submitted by Swirling F.

"This recipe is a combination of fresh herbs, nuts and fish. Food that i really love . Please try and enjoy, I hope :)"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 3

ingredients

• 500 g cod fish fillets (defrost when using frozen fish)
• 4 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
• 40 g grated parmesan cheese
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 40 g walnuts
• 1 lemon grated plus juice
• 25 g butter
• salt and pepper

directions

1. 1. Season the cod with salt and pepper.2. Place the basil, parmesan, walnuts, garlic, grated lemon plus lemon juice and oil in a food processor and process until finely chopped.
2. 3. Spread the marinade over each piece of the fish. Cover and chill for a minimum of 2 hours.
3. (I always leave them overnight in the fridge).
4. 4. Place fish on to a separate tinfoil squares. Cut the butter into small cubes and place over the fish.
5. 5. Loosely fold the foil over the fillets to enclose the fish and to make a parcel.
6. 6. Cook over medium-high heat for about 10-15 minutes.