Whitefish With Cilantro Pesto Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavorful Whitefish with Zesty Cilantro Pesto recipe! This deliciously different pesto recipe transforms flaky whitefish into a culinary masterpiece in just 20 minutes. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 138.9 kcal
Protein 42g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Whitefish With Cilantro Pesto

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How to Make Whitefish With Cilantro Pesto

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly grease a shallow baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Place the whitefish fillets (about 6 ounces total) in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
  4. In a food processor or blender, combine 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
  5. Process until the mixture is finely chopped and well combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
  6. Spread the cilantro pesto evenly over the top of the whitefish fillets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is opaque, flakes easily with a fork, and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and healthy dinner!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

3g

Carbs

0g