Pan-Seared Opakapaka With Macadamia Nut Pesto

• 16 ounces fillets, of opakapaka 4 pieces
• kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 ounces macadamia nuts
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 cup fresh basil leaf, washed, stems removed
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper, to taste

1. Heat a saute pan with a tablespoon of olive oil.
2. Season fish fillets with Kosher salt and fresh pepper; cook until golden brown, turn and put into hot oven.
3. In a food processor or blender container, combine garlic, nuts, cheese, basil leaves and olive oil; pulse to make pesto.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Remove fillets from oven and coat with pesto.
6. Place under broiler for 1 to 3 minutes.
7. Serve on rice with vegetables of choice.

kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil, garlic, nuts, parmesan cheese, fresh basil leaf, extravirgin olive oil, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pan-seared-opakapaka-with-macadamia-nut-pesto-464411 (may not work)