Grilled Halibut With Lemon-Basil Pesto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

24 ounces halibut
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2/3 cup basil leaves, firmly packed
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon rind, grated
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Preparation

Prepare grill. Place fillets on grill rack coated with cooking spray.
Sprinkle 1/8 tsp salt and pepper over fish. Cover and grill 4 minutes each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Toast walnuts in a pan.
Combine remaining 1/8 tsp salt, basil, and remaining ingredients (including walnuts) in a blender or food processor; process until finely minced.
Serve pesto with fish.