Fillet of Flounder with Pesto
Serves: 6
Wow! We love this dish with a light pesto sauce spread directly
on the flounder before it's broiled to a perfect turn. Flounder is mild tasting, making room
for the more powerful flavor of the basil and pine nut pesto. When you're finished with your
meal, you feel satisfied but never overfed. Instead you will feel pleasingly sated.
Calorie: 180, Proteins: 26 g, Total Fat: 7 g, Fiber: 1 g.
Preparation
Spread the pine nuts in a small, dry skillet. Toast over medium heat
for 1 to 2 minutes, shaking the pan gently, until the pine nuts are lightly browned and
fragrant.
In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine
the basil, lemon juice, garlic, pine nuts, oil, and salt, if using. Process the pesto until
nearly smooth but with a little texture.
Preheat the broiler. Spray the broiling pan with cooking spray.
Lay the fillets in a single layer in the pan and spread with the pesto.
Broil 5 to 6 inches from the heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until the fish is cooked through,
flakes when prodded with a fork, and is opaque.