1. Combine pesto ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
2.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the fish
with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook the fish for 3 minutes; flip and
cook for 3 minutes longer, or until just opaque. Transfer to serving
plates.
3. Spoon the pesto over the warm fish, drizzle with chili oil (if using) and serve.
Pan-Seared Mahi Mahi with Spinach Pesto
Serves 2
All you need:
Pesto
2 cups baby spinach
1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup toasted almonds
Juice of 1 lemon
2 peeled garlic cloves
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (6 to 8 oz.) mahi mahi filets, skin removed
Chili oil, for drizzling (optional)
All you do:
1. Combine pesto ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the fish with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook the fish for 3 minutes; flip and cook for 3 minutes longer, or until just opaque. Transfer to serving plates.
3. Spoon the pesto over the warm fish, drizzle with chili oil (if using) and serve.