Whitefish with Cilantro Pesto

Name: Whitefish with Cilantro Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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

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Recipe by nnreq

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READY IN: 20mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

4

(4 ounce) sole fillets or (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
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teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

DIRECTIONS

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.

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