Basil Pesto Crusted Mahi Mahi

🥘 Ingredients

• bread crumbs (italian)
  1/4 cup
• cooking spray
• grated parmesan cheese
  1/8 cup
• lemon juice (fresh, for serving)
• lemon zest
  1/2 tbs
• mahi mahi fillets
  2
• pesto (basil, divided)
  4 tsp
• salt and pepper

🍳 Cookware

• baking sheet
• bowl

1. 1

   Gather grated parmesan cheese , mahi mahi fillets .

   grated parmesan cheese: 1/8 cup, mahi mahi fillets: 2
2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil. Spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray .

   cooking spray
3. 3

   Meanwhile, combine the bread crumbs , Parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl . Stir the lemon zest into the basil.

   bread crumbs: 1/4 cup (italian), salt and pepper, lemon zest: 1/2 tbs
4. 4

   Arrange the halibut in a single layer on the baking sheet and pat dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper, and spread 2 teaspoons of basil over each piece of fish. Press the parmesan-panko mixture over the pesto . Spray with nonstick cooking spray.

   pesto: 4 tsp (basil, divided)
5. 5

   Cook until the top is turning golden-brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork, about ⏱️ 10-12 minutes . Squeeze the lemon juice over the top and serve immediately.

   lemon juice (fresh, for serving)