Photo: Swordfish With Citrus Pesto Recipe
Ingredients
Citrus pesto:
- 1 bunch fresh basil, stemmed (about 3 cups)
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
Swordfish:
- 4 (6-ounce) swordfish steaks
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Blend the basil, pine nuts, garlic, zests, juices, salt, and pepper in a food processor until the mixture is finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually add the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan.
Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Brush both sides of the swordfish fillets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the swordfish about 3 to 4 minutes on each side for a 1-inch thick fillet.
Transfer the grilled swordfish to serving plates, top with the citrus pesto, and serve.
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By kelly.mctague_1...
mckinney, TX
on February 08, 2013
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Very very good... I did cheat and use jarred pesto as I had some on hand.... This was still very flavorful! I will for sure make again! I really like the swordfish.. Very meaty fish
By Mrs.Bales
Georgia
on May 15, 2012
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Oh my goodness. This pesto is AMAZING. I didn't make swordfish, but baked tilapia instead. I halved the pesto recipe and still had some to throw in the freezer. I even put the pesto on my roasted asparagus and it was absolutely heavenly. Keeping this recipe for sure!
By foodie15
on April 29, 2012
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The citrus pesto sauce is amazing. I make it all the time in the summer. Great with the swordfish but any mild white fish can be substituted. I've used the pesto on haddock, tilapia, cod and halibut...all with equally delicious results.
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