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Grilled Snapper with Pesto

Grilled Snapper with Pesto

Prep and Cook Time 20 minutes

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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INGREDIENTS

1‑1/2	cups packed fresh basil leaves
1‑1/2	cups packed fresh cilantro or parsley
1/4	cup packed fresh mint leaves
1/4	cup olive oil
3	tablespoons lime juice
3	cloves garlic, chopped
1	tablespoon sugar
1/2	teaspoon salt
4	(6-ounce) snapper or grouper fillets
Black pepper
Lemon wedges and additional basil leaves for garnish (optional)

PREPARATION:

Combine basil, cilantro, mint, oil, lime juice, garlic, sugar and salt in food processor or blender; process until smooth.
Spread about 1/2 teaspoon pesto on each side of fillets. Sprinkle both sides with pepper to taste. Arrange fish in single layer in grill basket coated with nonstick cooking spray. Grill, covered, over medium-hot coals 3 to 4 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork. Serve with remaining pesto. Garnish, if desired.

This recipe appears in: Fish

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Serving Size:	6 ounces of snapper plus about 1 tablespoon of remaining pesto
Sodium	401 mg
Protein	36 g
Fiber	1 g
Carbohydrate	6 g
Cholesterol	62 mg
Saturated Fat	2 g
Total Fat	16 g
Calories from Fat	46 %
Calories	313

DIETARY EXCHANGE:

Meat	5
Vegetable	1

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