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Grilled Swordfish with Citrus Pesto

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Ingredients:

    Citrus pesto

  • 1 bunch basil, chopped (3 tbsp.)
  • 0.5 cups toasted pine nuts
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • Zest and juice of 1 orange
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.5 cups extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. grated parmesan

    Swordfish

  • 4 swordfish steaks, 170g each.

Preparation:

  1. Combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, zest, juices, salt, and pepper in a food processor and pulse until pureed. With the processor running, gradually add the olive oil until the mixture is smooth. Transfer the pesto to a bowl and fold in the Parmesan.
  2. Place a grill pan over medium-high heat, or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
  3. Brush the fish fillets with olive oil on both sides, season with salt and pepper. Grill the fish for 3-4 minutes (for 2.5 cm thick fillets) on each side.
  4. Transfer the finished fish to serving plates, top with citrus pesto and serve.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 809, Total Fat 64g, Saturated Fat 14g, Protein 50g, Carbohydrates 10g, Fiber 2g, Cholesterol 138mg, Sodium 750mg, Sugars 4g.

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