White fish fillet with pesto and orange sauce... a light and distinctive fish dish that combines the tenderness of the fish with the aromatic flavor of pesto and a refreshing touch of orange. It's easy to prepare and quick to cook, making it perfect for a healthy and flavorful lunch or dinner.
Cooking Time
40 minutes
Serves
4
Ingredients for White Fish Fillet with Pesto and Orange Sauce
- For the Pesto and Orange Sauce:
Pesto Sauce: 4 tablespoons
Orange Juice: 2 tablespoons (fresh)
Orange Zest: ½ teaspoon
Garlic: 1 clove (finely chopped)
Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
Honey: 1 teaspoon
Black Pepper: to taste
- Fish Fillet: 500 grams (such as cod, sea bass, or grouper)
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: ½ teaspoon (or to taste)
- Black Pepper: ¼ teaspoon
- Orange Juice: 3 tablespoons (fresh)
- Orange Zest: 1 teaspoon
- Basil Leaves: to taste (fresh/for garnish)
- Orange: Slices (for garnish)
How to Prepare White Fish Fillet with Pesto Oranges
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a suitable baking dish.
Paste the fish fillets with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper.
Place the fish in the baking dish and drizzle with olive oil, orange juice, and orange zest.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until cooked through and tender.
To make the sauce: Combine the pesto, orange juice, orange zest, garlic, olive oil, honey, and pepper until smooth.
Remove the fish from the oven and spread the pesto and orange sauce over the fillets.
Garnish with basil leaves and orange slices, and serve hot.
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