Grilled Rockfish with Lemon Basil Pesto - Striped Bass Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 Large - Garlic Clove (or two small)
• 1/8 Cup - Pine Nuts*
• 1/8 Cup - Parmesan Cheese
• 1 Cup - Fresh Basil Leaves
• 1 TBS - Lemon Zest
• 1 TBS - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 TBS - Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1/4 tsp - Salt
• 1/4 tsp - Black Pepper
• 1.5-2 lb - Rockfish (striped bass) 

Directions

• Combine first 9 ingredients in a food processor or blender.
• Blend until smooth then refrigerate.
• Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
• Grill or pan fry flesh side down over medium high heat for 5 minutes.
• Flip and continue to cook 3-5 more minutes or until flaky or the fish has an internal temperature of 140º-145º.

Enjoy!

* I could not use the pine nuts in the video due to a guest I was serving is allergic to nuts.