Barramundi with Tomatoes & Basil Pesto
Ingredients
- 4 Barramundi fillets skin off
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- salt
- pepper
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp pesto
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Season fish with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Set a large skillet over medium high heat. When hot, add oil.
- Carefully place fish in pan and sear until browned, 2-3 minutes.
- Flip fish and spread cherry tomatoes in the pan around the fish. Sprinkle with a little salt. Turn tomatoes to coat with pan juices.
- Place fish & tomatoes in pan in the oven and bake until done, about another 5-7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whip the cream and pesto with an electric beater until soft peaks form. Don't overbeat or cream might separate. Season to taste with salt.
- Place fish on plates and spoon tomatoes over fish. Top with pesto mousse.