Perfect Grilled Fish Fillet with Homemade Pesto Sauce

Name: Perfect Grilled Fish Fillet with Homemade Pesto Sauce
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients: 2 white fish fillets (200 g each); 1 tablespoon olive oil; pepper & salt; 1 bunch fresh basil; 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon pine nuts; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Discover a delicious and healthy recipe for moist, grilled fish fillets using just one tablespoon of oil, topped with a flavorful and fresh pesto sauce.

Total time20 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield2

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Servings

Ingredients

2 white fish fillets (200 g each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
pepper & salt
1 bunch fresh basil
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon pine nuts
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C) following the manufacturer's directions.
Lightly brush the fish fillets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Carefully place the seasoned fillets into the air fryer basket and set the timer for 8 minutes.
Gather fresh basil leaves and place them into the bowl of a food processor or a traditional mortar. Add 1 cup of extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, pine nuts, and grated Parmesan cheese. Pulse or grind the ingredients until they blend into a smooth, flavorful sauce. Season with a pinch of salt to enhance the taste.
Arrange the grilled fish fillets on a serving plate and generously drizzle with the prepared pesto sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 1302 kcal
Fat Content: 124 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 0 g
Sodium Content: 1773 mg
Protein Content: 43 g
Cholesterol Content: 58 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 3 g
Saturated Fat Content: 18 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g