Sauteed Tilapia with Cilantro Pesto

• 2 bunches cilantro
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 jalapeno, seeded
• 2 limes, juiced and zested
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 6-ounce tilapia fillets
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

1. In a food processor, pulse the cilantro, garlic, pumpkin seeds and jalapeno until finely minced.
2. Add the lime juice, zest and olive oil and process until thick and all ingredients are incorporated.
3. Season with the salt and pepper and set aside.
4. In a large saute pan, heat two tablespoons of the oil over moderately high heat.
5. Season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper and saute for two minutes on each side.
6. Transfer the fish to a platter and spoon with pesto before serving.

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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/sauteed-tilapia-with-cilantro-pesto (may not work)