Broiled Fish with Pumpkinseed Pesto
- Vegetable recipes
- Gluten free
- Lactose free
- Peanut free
High in fibre with a rich flavour, pumpkinseeds make an excellent pesto. A little goes a long way, so the fat content isn't too high in this dish. Pumpkinseed oil is an Austrian specialty item available at gourmet food shops. It's expensive, but used sparingly, it imparts an intense, toasted pumpkinseed flavour. Use any firm-fleshed fish that you like, such as halibut, salmon or tilapia.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) raw pumpkin seeds, shelled
- 1 cup (250 mL) lightly packed fresh coriander
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) lightly packed fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) pumpkinseed oil or extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 small red or green chili (optional), coarsely chopped
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 1-1/2 lbs (750 g) fish fillets
- Lime wedges
Preparation
In skillet, toast pumpkinseeds over medium heat, shaking pan often, until popping starts to subside and seeds are golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to food processor, setting aside 1 tbsp (15 mL) for garnish; add coriander, parsley, 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the oil, lime juice, garlic, chili (if using), ¼ cup (60 mL) water and half of the salt. Purée until smooth, adding up to 2 tbsp (30 mL) more water, if necessary, to make thick sauce.
On baking sheet, brush remaining oil over fish and sprinkle with remaining salt. Broil, turning once, until fish flakes easily when tested, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir sauce and drizzle over fish; sprinkle with reserved pumpkinseeds. Serve with lime wedges.
On baking sheet, brush remaining oil over fish and sprinkle with remaining salt. Broil, turning once, until fish flakes easily when tested, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir sauce and drizzle over fish; sprinkle with reserved pumpkinseeds. Serve with lime wedges.
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