Arctic Char with Cilantro Pumpkin Seed Pesto
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Arctic Char fillets
- 2 cups unsalted hulled green pumpkin seeds
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
- ½ tsp sea salt
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare pesto (can be made up to 3 days in advance). Toss pumpkin seeds with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and sea salt. Roast 10-15 minutes, allow to cool. Combine seeds in food processor with water, lemon juice, garlic, cilantro, and remaining oil. Pulse until mixture forms coarse paste. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Top fish with mixture and let sit 15-30 minutes.
- Bake at 375℉ for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.