Barbecued Pesto Fish Food

GRILLED FISH FILLET WITH PESTO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the Philips Airfryer to 180C.
• Brush the fish fillets with the oil and season with pepper & salt. Place in the cooking basket of the Airfryer and slide the basket into the Philips Airfryer. Set the timer for 8 minutes.
• Pick the basil leaves and place them with the garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese and olive oil in a food processor or pestle and mortar. Pulse or grind the mixture until it turns into a sauce. Add some salt to taste.
• Place the fish fillets on a serving plate and serve them drizzled with the pesto sauce.

BARBECUED PESTO FISH

Steps:

• Put basil, garlic and cashews into food processor. While processing pour the oil in a steady stream through the top, until well blended.
• Add the parmesan and process for 15 seconds.
• Spread pesto over both sides of fish and wrap securely in a buttered piece of foil.
• Place on preheated grill over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.

GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH PESTO

Steps:

• In a bowl combine the gingerroot, garlic, lime juice, oil, thyme, salt and pepper. Arrange the swordfish steaks in a shallow glass baking dish and spoon the marinade over them. Let the fish marinate, covered and chilled, turning once, for an hour. Meanwhile, make the pesto. In a food processor combine all the ingredients and transfer to a bowl.
• Place swordfish steaks on your grill. Cook the steaks 4 inches above the coals for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until firm to the touch. Alternatively, broil them under a preheated broiler 4 inches from the heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Serve with pesto.

BARBECUED MAHI MAHI WITH YELLOW PEPPER-CILANTRO PESTO

Steps:

• Combine all the rub ingredients in a small bowl.
• Place peppers, garlic, pine nuts, cilantro and cheese in a food processor and process until combined. With the motor running, add the oil and process until emulsified and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Heat grill to high. Brush each fillet on both sides with oil. Rub 1 side of each fillet with 1 tablespoon of the barbecue rub and place on the grill rub side down and cook until slightly charred and a crust has formed, about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the fish over and grill for 3 to 4 minutes longer or until cooked to medium doneness. Top each fillet with a few tablespoons of the pesto and garnish with cilantro leaves.

BARBECUED SPICED FISH

Steps:

• Dry fish fillets with paper towels and brush with melted butter, set aside.
• To make the dry marinade: Combine all the dry spices and sprinkle over the buttered fish fillets.
• Cook the fillet on a lightly greased grill for 8-10 minutes, tuning once during cooking time.
• Note: You may find it easier to make a double quantity of this dry marinade and store the remaining mixture for later use. Store in a covered airtight jar in the freezer for best results. It adds flavor to seafood, poultry and beef.

GRILLED WILD SALMON WITH GARLIC SCAPE PESTO AND SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Oil a grill with coconut oil and preheat the grill over high heat.
• Put the garlic scapes, kale, olive oil, cheese, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender and process until finely chopped. Divide the pesto in half and reserve one- half for another use.
• Place the salmon on the grill, flesh side down, and grill 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the salmon, and place the squash slices on the grill. Brush the pesto over the salmon and the squash.
• Grill the squash, turning it occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes until cooked through. Grill the salmon 4 to 5 minutes until the skin crisps but the center is still medium. Transfer to a plate and serve immediately.

PESTO & OLIVE-CRUSTED FISH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Mix the pesto, lemon zest and olives together, then stir in the breadcrumbs.
• Lay the fish fillets on a baking tray, skinside down, then press the crumbs over the surface of each piece. Bake in the oven for 10-12 mins until the fish is cooked through and the crust is crisp and brown.

PESTO MARINATED FISH

Steps:

• 1. Season the cod with salt and pepper.2. Place the basil, parmesan, walnuts, garlic, grated lemon plus lemon juice and oil in a food processor and process until finely chopped.
• 3. Spread the marinade over each piece of the fish. Cover and chill for a minimum of 2 hours.
• (I always leave them overnight in the fridge).
• 4. Place fish on to a separate tinfoil squares. Cut the butter into small cubes and place over the fish.
• 5. Loosely fold the foil over the fillets to enclose the fish and to make a parcel.
• 6. Cook over medium-high heat for about 10-15 minutes.

GRILLED PESTO SALMON

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Brush both sides of fish with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, skin sides down, 10 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir cream cheese and milk in small saucepan on medium heat 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended. Stir in pesto.
• Serve fish topped with sauce and parsley.