Pesto Mayonnaise Covered Opakapaka Fish

  1.0 – 1 reviews  • Nut Recipes
Total: 13 min
Prep: 8 min
Cook: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 3 cups fresh basil leaves
  2. 1 cup parsley leaves
  3. 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
  4. 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  5. 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  6. 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  7. 4 (8-ounce) Opakapaka fish fillets
  8. Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill. In a food processor, combine the basil, parsley, macadamia nuts, red pepper flakes, and garlic, and blend until well mixed. Once the pesto is ready, add the mayonnaise and mix well.
  2. Spread the pesto mayonnaise on the flesh side of each fish fillet and place, pesto-side down, on the grill. Grill for approximately 3 to 5 minutes, turn and grill until fish is just opaque and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Serve on top of rice or favorite salad greens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 673
Total Fat 52 g
Saturated Fat 9 g
Carbohydrates 7 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugar 2 g
Protein 49 g
Cholesterol 125 mg
Sodium 755 mg

Reviews

Brandon Davis
Didn’t care for the mayonnaise coating flavor.

 

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