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Home / Courses / Main Dish / Pistachio Pesto Crusted Whitefish

Pistachio Pesto Crusted Whitefish

By: 👩‍🦳 Linda · Published: 🖨 July 9, 2013 · Updated: 💻July 25, 2019 · 🗨 12 Comments

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Delicious Pistachio Pesto Crusted Whitefish made with fresh water whitefish from Lake Superior. It has a fine but firm texture and a buttery flavor.

Delicious Pistachio Pesto Crusted Whitefish made with fresh water whitefish from Lake Superior. It has a fine but firm texture and a buttery flavor. | RotiNRice.com #bakedfish #whitefish #fishrecipes

For many residents of the Twin Cities, driving up to the Great Lakes is a good weekend getaway. It takes only 3 hours to get to Duluth and the shores of Lake Superior. We drove a little further northeast this time to Hancock, Michigan, a 7-hour journey from home. The drive was very pleasant and weather was great. We had a lovely time.

Hancock, Michigan

Hancock is situated on the Keweenaw Peninsula, separated from the rest of Upper Michigan by Portage Lake. A double-decked vertical lift bridge joins the city to Houghton in the south. The view from here is truly scenic. Looking at this right now, it is hard to believe they had over 300 inches of snow this past winter!


View of Hancock, Michigan and the double-decked vertical lift bridge.

Fresh Water Fish

One of the highlights of visiting Lake Superior is the opportunity to eat fresh water fish. The deep cold waters are an abundant source of whitefish, trout, walleye, pike, and many other species. They are said to have a firmer and finer texture. Family owned fish markets like Peterson’s offers a variety of fresh and smoked fish at very reasonable prices. They also serve chowders, baked, and fried fish in their adjoining restaurant.


Peterson's Fish Market

I bought some whitefish and trout at Peterson’s. As soon as I got home, I surfed the internet for ideas and came across this wonderful Pistachio Pesto Crusted Salmon. After I read the recipe, I was eager to give it a try.


Pistachio Pesto Crusted Whitefish served with roasted cauliflower and baked spicy garlic potato wedges

The pistachio pesto complemented the delicate whitefish beautifully. I served the fish with Roasted Cauliflower and Baked Spicy Garlic Potato Wedges. Everyone agreed it was a fabulous meal!


Pistachio Pesto Crusted Whitefish served with roasted cauliflower and baked spicy garlic potato wedges.

This Pistachio Pesto Crusted Whitefish recipe was adapted from Citronlimette. Halibut, cod, tilapia, or sole may be used in place of whitefish. Do give it a try. You will not be disappointed.

My friend, Marie Poulin is a Personal Chef in Sarasota, Florida. She has created and tested a great number of recipes and favors fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients. Please visit her blog, Citronlimette for more vibrant, delicious, and healthy recipes.

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Delicious Pistachio Pesto Crusted Whitefish made with fresh water whitefish from Lake Superior. It has a fine but firm texture and a buttery flavor. | RotiNRice.com #bakedfish #whitefish #fishrecipes

Pistachio Pesto Crusted Whitefish

Delicious Pistachio Pesto Crusted Whitefish made with fresh water whitefish from Lake Superior. It has a fine but firm texture and a buttery flavor.



Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Main Dish
Cuisine : American, Western
Keyword : pistachio pesto crusted whitefish
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Servings : 4 servings
Calories : 436kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces whitefish (may be substituted with halibut, cod, tilapia, sole)(6 oz/170g each)
  • ½ lemon ( juiced)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup rice puffs or gluten-free rice Krispies (finely crushed or processed) (30g)

Pistachio Pesto

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves (35g)
  • 3 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • ¼ cup pistachios (toasted) (25g)
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese (shredded) (28g)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (60ml)

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Rinse and pat dry white fish with paper towels. Place skin side down on lined baking tray. Drizzle lemon juice over the top then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Combine basil, garlic, pistachios, parmesan cheese, and salt in a food processor. Give it a few pulses. With machine running, gradually add olive oil through the feed tube of food processor. Process until smooth.
  • Divide pistachio pesto into 4 portions. Spread each portion evenly onto each slab of white fish.
  • Sprinkle finely crushed rice Krispies on the top to form a crust.
  • Bake in a 375°F (190°C) oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcal
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Pistachio Pesto Crusted Whitefish served with roasted potatoes and baked spicy garlic potato wedges.

Pistachio Pesto Crusted Whitefish served with roasted potatoes and baked spicy garlic potato wedges.

Pistachio Pesto Crusted Whitefish served with roasted potatoes and baked spicy garlic potato wedges.

Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎

Biren

Categories: 🗂 Main Dish, Seafood, Western Tags: 📋 cheese, pistachios

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  1. dena says

    July 10, 2013 at 11:19 am

    Looks yummy! I like the option of using rice cereal, especially since there are four (!) boxes sitting in my pantry (you see, they had a sale …). So any suggestion that’s not rice crispy treats is very welcome!

    Reply
    • Biren says

      July 28, 2013 at 8:21 pm

      Rice cereals are a great “breadcrumbs” option. I actually like it better than regular breadcrumbs.

      Reply
  2. Marie@citronlimette says

    July 10, 2013 at 11:52 am

    Biren, Thank you so much for trying my recipe. Your fish looks delicious and your pictures are amazing! You are such a wonderful friend. Glad we had the chance to connect on Facebook.

    Reply
    • Biren says

      July 28, 2013 at 8:22 pm

      Thanks for your wonderful recipe, Marie! I will definitely be making this again as it was so tasty and delicious.

      Reply
  3. mjskit says

    July 10, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    What a great looking plate of food. The pistachio pesto on the white fish sounds wonderful.

    Reply
    • Biren says

      July 28, 2013 at 8:23 pm

      The pistachio pesto really was wonderful, thanks to Marie of Citronlimette. The recipe is a keeper!

      Reply
  4. Ramona says

    July 12, 2013 at 9:07 am

    Really beautiful fish dish!! Your town is so pretty. 🙂 Enjoy the warm weather. 🙂

    Reply
    • Biren says

      July 28, 2013 at 8:23 pm

      Thanks Ramona!

      Reply
  5. DongXing says

    July 12, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    This looks like a super fast way to cook fish! Very creative to use pistachio with basil and parmesan. My kids have developed a liking to your rice crispy topping – I don’t even bother crushing them as the kids enjoyed the look and taste of the original size… Definitely will try to make these soon!

    Reply
    • Biren says

      July 28, 2013 at 8:25 pm

      I love the pistachio pesto on the fish. It was really tasty and so easy to prepare. Glad to hear your kids enjoy the rice crispy topping/breading. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Liese says

    August 5, 2013 at 7:14 am

    I spent several years on the Keweenaw Peninsula in my very early years, and I have never forgotten the wonderful taste of smoked fish, or the wonderful snow sculptures at Michigan Tech. Thank you for a loving reminder.

    Reply
    • Biren says

      August 5, 2013 at 7:32 am

      I am glad this post brought back fond memories for you, Liese. 🙂 Keweenaw Peninsula is a beautiful place and I would go back again sometime.

      Reply

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