Barbecued Pesto Fish

Fairy Nuff's Note:

Mediterranean-style bbq'd fish. Simple, easy and very tasty! Cooking time will depend on the thickness of your fish steaks.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 4.0

• 1 cup fresh basil leaf
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup roasted cashews
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 salmon steaks or 4 tuna steaks, etc

Directions:

1. Put basil, garlic and cashews into food processor. While processing pour the oil in a steady stream through the top, until well blended.
2. Add the parmesan and process for 15 seconds.
3. Spread pesto over both sides of fish and wrap securely in a buttered piece of foil.
4. Place on preheated grill over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.

Reviews

[Cookin'Diva]

Wonderful, simple salmon recipe. I loved the addition of lemon with the pesto sauce. My fillets took 15 minutes. It was beautiful served alongside some roasted asparagus.

[Sussan]

This was easy and delicious - I used salmon fillets and oven baked it for 25 minutes. I'd never thought of using pesto and salmon together before - thanks for the inspiration, Fairy! :-) Made for Recipe Swap July 2008 in the Australian/NZ forum.

[Sage]

I made this recipe for supper with salmon filet;it's great!I did not have cashews; used pine nuts.Thank you for sharing this tasty dish.