Cod with Pesto

Ingredients

• For the fish:
• 1 filet of cod or other white fish
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• For the pesto:
• 3 cups basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan

Directions

1. Heat the grill or turn on the broiler. Coat both sides of the fish with about a tablespoon of olive oil, then add salt and pepper.
2. Cook the fish on the grill or beneath the broiler until it turns opaque and flakes easily, about 3-4 minutes per side.
3. While the fish cooks, add the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and salt to a food processor and blend on medium speed. Once the mixture becomes a thick paste, drizzle in the olive oil slowly while the processor runs.
4. Stop the machine, then stir in the Parmesan. Add pepper to taste.
5. Transfer the fish to a plate and spoon a dollop of pesto over the top.