Pesto-Crusted Mahi Mahi

Pesto Crusted Mahi Mahi

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. Mahi Mahi fillet

• 1/3 cup basil pesto*

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

• salt and pepper to taste

1. Wash Mahi Mahi fillet (cut into portions, if necessary) and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.

2. In a 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat.

3. Spread pesto over the fillets.

4. Place fillet portions in the hot oil and cook for 5 minutes. During the last 1 1/2 minutes of cooking, cover skillet. This will allow the tops of the fillets to cook without having to turn the fillets over.

5. Transfer to a serving platter. Serve with Sautéed Asparagus or any other side of your choice.

Yields: 4 servings

Notes&Tips:

• This is a super easy dish that is good for a week-night or any night. Make sure to have the prepared pesto on hand. I always have homemade pesto in my freezer in cubes. Here's the recipe for homemade Basil Walnut Pesto

• I served this Pesto Crusted Mahi Mahi with Sautéed Asparagus and a salad.

• Pesto Crusted Mahi Mahi was well received by the "judges".