Pan-Seared Opakapaka With Macadamia Nut Pesto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Heat a saute pan with a tablespoon of olive oil.
Season fish fillets with Kosher salt and fresh pepper; cook until golden brown, turn and put into hot oven.
In a food processor or blender container, combine garlic, nuts, cheese, basil leaves and olive oil; pulse to make pesto.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Remove fillets from oven and coat with pesto.
Place under broiler for 1 to 3 minutes.
Serve on rice with vegetables of choice.