Prosciutto-Wrapped Haddock |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A friend made this main dish for me when I was in college. It redefined my idea of Italian cooking. Prosciutto and pesto complement the mild-flavored fish.Kendra Doss, Kansas City, Missouri Ingredients:
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves |
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese |
2 garlic cloves, halved |
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
dash crushed red pepper flakes |
dash pepper |
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided |
1/4 cup chopped tomatoes |
4 haddock fillets (6 ounces each) |
4 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham |
Directions:
1. Place the basil, cheese and garlic in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add the pine nuts, salt, pepper flakes and pepper; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add 1/4 cup oil in a steady stream. Stir in tomatoes.
2. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto over each fillet; wrap with a prosciutto slice. Place on a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan and brush with remaining olive oil. Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Yield: 4 servings.
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