Lunch: Broiled Red Snapper with Sicilian Tomato Pesto Recipe | MyRecipes

Recipe by Joanne Weir Plum tomatoes work best in this recipe; juicier tomatoes would thin the pesto. No need to seed or peel them. You can make the pesto ahead and keep it chilled. Stir in the tomatoes just before serving.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Nuts, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Broiled Red Snapper with Sicilian Tomato Pesto Recipe | MyRecipes

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

2 cups basil leaves
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 1/2 cups chopped plum tomato (about 3 medium)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

To prepare pesto, combine first 4 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Add cheese and red pepper; process until blended. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Add tomato, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper, stirring gently to combine.
Preheat broiler.
To prepare fish, sprinkle fish with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Arrange fish on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray, and broil 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Place 1/2 cup orzo on each of 6 plates, and top each serving with 1 fillet and 1/4 cup pesto.

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