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Pan-fried whiting with broccoli pesto

Name: Pan-fried whiting with broccoli pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 600g broccoli, cut into florets; 1/3 cup (55g) whole almonds; 3/4 cup (60g) finely grated parmesan; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves; Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus wedges to serve; 1/2 cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oil; 8 x 100g skinless whiting fillets; 1/2 cup (75g) cornflour, seasoned

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by Phoebe Wood

Apr 11, 2016

Add this healthy pan-fried whiting to your menu for a fast and simple mid-week meal.

600g broccoli, cut into florets
1/3 cup (55g) whole almonds
3/4 cup (60g) finely grated parmesan
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus wedges to serve
1/2 cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oil
8 x 100g skinless whiting fillets
1/2 cup (75g) cornflour, seasoned

Method

1.

Cook broccoli in boiling, salted water for 2-3 minutes until just tender, then drain and refresh in cold water. Finely chop broccoli and almonds in a food processor. Add cheese, garlic, parsley, zest, juice and 100ml oil. Pulse to a coarse pesto, then season and set aside.
2.

Coat whiting in seasoned cornflour, shaking off excess. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large non-stick frypan over medium-high heat. Add fish and cook, turning, for 4-5 minutes until golden. Serve the fish with the broccoli pesto and lemon wedges.