Roasted Prosciutto-Wrapped White Fish with Pesto

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PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 12 MINUTES
SERVES: 5
INGREDIENTS:
• 5 thin slices of prosciutto
• 1-1⁄2 lbs firm white fish (such as halibut, sea bass or black cod) cut into six 4 oz fillets

PESTO:
• 2⁄3 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2⁄3 cup fresh parsley
• 1⁄4 cup toasted pine nuts (or almonds)
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1⁄2 tsp finely chopped garlic
• pinch of salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 Celsius). Line a rimmed baking pan with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
2. Pesto: Combine basil, parsley, pine nuts, Parmesan, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl. Blend until finely chopped and well combined. (Do not purée.
3. Place the prosciutto slices horizontally on a flat surface. Spread the pesto down the middle of each slice. Place a fish fillet vertically on each slice and wrap the prosciutto around the fish.
4. Lightly coat a non-stick pan with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Add fish and sauté on each side for one minute or until the prosciutto begins to get crisp.
5. Place the fish on prepared baking pan and bake for 10 minutes or until the fish just flakes when tested with a fork.