Steelhead Trout with Lemon and Cilantro Pesto

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Steelhead Trout with Lemon and Cilantro Pesto

Yield: 4

Author: Stephanie Hamill

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 40 MinTotal time: 45 Min

Ingredients

• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped (stems are fine)
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 cuppine nuts
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup cotija
• juice of 1 lime
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 lb Steelhead Trout, or Salmon
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375˚F
2. Put the cilantro, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, cotija and lime juice in a food processor and pulse until chopped to fine consistency, but not liquid (see photo).
3. Place trout or salmon in shallow sided baking dish and spread 1/2 the pesto onto the salmon.
4. Top with sliced lemon.
5. Bake for 35-45 minutes; check for doneness which will depend on the thickness of your fish.
6. Serve with rice and remaining pesto at room temperature or warmed slightly.