Pesto Grouper
Elevate your seafood dinner with this vibrant and flavorful Pesto Grouper recipe, a perfect harmony of flaky, oven-baked grouper fillets and rich, homemade basil pesto. In just 35 minutes, you’ll transform simple ingredients like fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and pine nuts into a silky pesto that pairs beautifully with tender, delicately seasoned grouper. Topped with optional roasted cherry tomatoes for a pop of color and sweetness, this dish strikes the perfect balance of freshness and indulgence. Ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions, Pesto Grouper is a quick, nutritious, and elegant way to savor the flavors of the sea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces grouper fillets
- 2 cups basil leaves
- 0.5 cups parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cups pine nuts
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 0.5 cups extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, optional
- 1 sheet parchment paper or aluminum foil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a food processor or blender, combine the basil leaves, grated parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
While processing, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until a smooth pesto sauce forms. Set aside.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Lightly grease the surface with a small amount of olive oil.
Pat the grouper fillets dry with paper towels and season them lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides.
Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
Spread a generous amount of the prepared pesto sauce over the top of each fillet, making sure to coat evenly.
Optional: Scatter cherry tomatoes around the fillets on the baking sheet for added color and flavor.
Bake the fillets in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the fish to rest for 2-3 minutes.
Serve the pesto grouper fillets warm, optionally garnished with additional fresh basil leaves or a squeeze of lemon.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.0 g | 214% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.0 g | 145% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 392 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 3557 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 256.5 g | 513% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 759 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 4826 mg | 103% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
