Ling Cod with Asian Pesto

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Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs. ling cod filets

Pesto

2 cloves garlic

1 1/2 inch long piece fresh ginger,

   sliced

1 small Serrano chile

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 tablespoons honey

6 scallions, green part only,  finely chopped

1 bunch cilantro

Fine sea salt

Fresh black pepper

Preparation:

In food processor with motor running, drop in garlic, ginger, and chile until minced.  Scrape down sides and add lemon juice, vinegar, soy sauce, and honey.  Process until combined.  Add scallion and cilantro.  Process until cilantro is finely chopped.  Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.  Set aside.

Season cod with salt and pepper.  Sauté in hot skillet for a minute or so per side until fish starts to flake.  Do not over cook.  Spoon pesto over fish.

Serving Suggestion:

Serve fish with basmati rice and julienned vegetable sauté

Variation:

Great with halibut, white seabass or even salmon.

History:

Recipe comes from Chef Tech Cooking School's Pro Chef Series of classes.