Grilled Fish Fillet with Pesto Sauce

This recipe for moist, grilled fish fillets made with a fresh-tasting basil pesto sauce with fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan, pine nuts, and olive oil.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 1302 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts
• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 bunch fresh basil
• 2 white fish fillets (200 g each)
• pepper & salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an air fryer to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.

Step 2

Brush fillets with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and black pepper. Place in the air fryer basket. Set timer for 8 minutes.

Step 3

Pick basil leaves; place into the bowl of a food processor or mortar. Add 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese; pulse or grind until turns into a sauce. Season with salt.

Step 4

Place fillets on a serving plate; drizzle with pesto sauce.