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Recipe(tried): Rolls of pesto-filled plaice....
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Martina, Vienna 5-31-1999
 MSG ID: 012691

This I fixed last saturday, I am looking forward to a holiday in Sicily, where the food is absolutely sensational and therefore I am now very much into Mediteranian Cooking. This is very light and also quite quickly done.
Family loved it.

Rolls of plaice (hope this is the correct word for this fish) filled with pesto on bed of tomatoes.

4 Pers.

500 g skinned filets of plaice
juice of one lemon
80 - 100 g. Pesto (you know, the paste made from basil leafs, pine nuts, pecorino or parmesan cheese, and olive oil) I used homemade, but the ones they sell in supermarkets will do fine, I guess...
garlic (2-3 gloves, or to taste)
1 big white onion
2 Tblsp Olive Oil
500 grams peeled seeded tomatoes, chopped roughly
Basil for decoration

Divide filets of plaice lenghtwise in two pieces, wash with cold water, pat dry, and season with lemon juice. Let rest for a while. With spoon or knife place pesto very generously one the fish, roll into small rolls(should make 8, 2 for eaxh pers.), and fix with toothpicks. Season with salt and pepper.
Peel and dice onion and garlic, heat oil in big pan, simmer garlic and onion on low heat (do not brown), add tomatoes, season with a little pesto, salt and pepper, and let simmer for a while.
Put fish rolls on top of tomatoes, cover, and let cook on low for about 7-10 mins. You do not have to turn the fish. It will be rather steamed than cooked.
Discard toothpicks and serve on hot plates decorated with lots of fresh basil leafs. (Serve 2 per person on bed of tomatoes,)
Goes well with any fresh pasta, I used big shell-formed and spooned the tomatoe veg. into the pasta.
Is super yummie good, everybody liked it..
Regards and enjoy
Martina



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