Baked Fish with Pepita Habanero Pesto

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter (to grease the baking dish)
• 1 1/2 pounds mild flaky fresh fish filets (like grouper, flounder, or tilapia)
• Juice of 1 lime
• Kosher or coarse sea salt (to taste)
• Coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 cup Pepita Habanero Pesto
• Pine nuts, cilantro, or basil (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Set the rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400°F.

2. 2

   Butter a baking dish big enough to hold the fish in a single layer. Place the fish filets in the baking dish. Squeeze the lime juice over the fish and sprinkle with just a bit of salt and pepper.

3. 3

   When ready to bake, cover each fish filet with 3 to 4 tablespoons of the pesto. Bake the fish for 10 to 15 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish, until it's cooked and flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately, garnished with pine nuts, cilantro, or basil, if desired.