pan-seared opakapaka with macadamia nut pesto

Name: Pan-Seared Opakapaka with Macadamia Nut Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Hawaiian/Polynesian
Ingredients: 4 4-ounce - opakapaka fillets; - kosher salt; - freshly ground black pepper; - olive oil; 5 - garlic cloves, minced; 2 ounce(s) macadamia nuts; 1/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese; 1 cup(s) fresh basil leaves, washed, stems removed; 1/2 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin; - salt and pepper, to taste

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Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Grapeview, WA

Updated on Jan 15, 2015

Published in the West Hawaii Today.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 4-ounce - opakapaka fillets
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- olive oil
5 - garlic cloves, minced
2 ounces macadamia nuts
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup fresh basil leaves, washed, stems removed
1/2 cup olive oil, extra virgin
- salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make pan-seared opakapaka with macadamia nut pesto

Step 1

Heat a saute pan with a tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 2

Season fish fillets with kosher salt and fresh pepper; cook until golden brown, turn and put into hot oven.
Step 3

In a food processor or blender container, combine garlic, nuts, cheese, basil leaves and olive oil; pulse to make pesto.
Step 4

Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5

Remove fillets from oven and coat with pesto.
Step 6

Place under broiler for 1 to 3 minutes.
Step 7

Serve on rice with vegetables of choice.
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