Drum Food

Baked fish with tomato pesto

SERVES 4 PREPARATIO­N: 15 MIN COOKING: 15 MIN

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FISH

4 single-serving fish fillets or 2 larger ones salt and freshly ground pepper

PESTO

60ml (¼c) sunflower seeds 60ml (¼c) sun-dried tomatoes

1 garlic clove, crushed

15ml (1T) lemon juice

60ml (¼c) olive oil

SALAD

3 large tomatoes, sliced 20g rocket

15ml (1T) olive oil

Preheat the oven to 230°C. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick spray.

1 FISH Arrange the fish on the prepared baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.

2 PESTO Toast the sunflower seeds in a dry pan until they begin to change colour. Transfer to a bowl to cool.

3 Pulse the sunflower seeds, sun-dried tomatoes and garlic together in a food processor until almost smooth. Add the lemon juice and olive oil and pulse again. Season with salt and pepper.

4 Spread the pesto over the fish and bake for 15 minutes or until done.

5 SALAD Mix the tomato slices, rocket and olive oil lightly and serve with the fish.

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