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Pan-Seared Fish with Spicy Pesto Vinaigrette

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds fish fillets
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 gloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons almonds cashews or pine nuts, lightly browned and chopped
  • pinch or two red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • pinch granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup seeded and diced tomato
  • 4 cups cooked warm pasta your choice

Instructions

  • Season fish with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add fish and brown on both sides until just cooked. Remove fish from pan and keep warm. Increase heat to medium-high and add wine and lemon juice to pan. Reduce liquid to 2 – 3 tablespoons. Add garlic, basil, almonds and pepper flakes. Cook, stirring often for 2 – 3 minutes. Stir in vinegar, mustard and sugar. Whisk in remaining olive oil in a very thin stream. Remove from heat and blend in cheese. Season to taste with salt, pepper and, if desired, a little more sugar. Place pasta on plates and top with warm fish, tomato and a drizzle of vinaigrette.

Notes

No basil? Try it with parsley and/or cilantro for something a little different