Grilled Barramundi With Grilled Radishes And Radish Top Pesto Recipes

GRILLED BARRAMUNDI WITH GRILLED RADISHES AND RADISH TOP PESTO

Steps:

• Wash radishes well to remove any grit, and then cut the leaves away from the radishes themselves. I like to leave a bit of stem on each radish to make them easier to move around on the grill.
• Slice the radishes in half lengthwise (the flat surface will help them stay put on the grill).
• Add sliced radishes to a medium bowl. Strip the leaves from two sprigs of thyme and add the leaves to the radishes. Add 1 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Give the radishes a toss to coat them evenly in the dressing and set aside.
• Transfer radish leaves to the bowl of a food processor or blender. Add lemon juice, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. Add olive oil one tablespoon at a time, pulsing well in between each addition, until pesto has reached your desired consistency. Depending on the amount of radish greens you have, you may not need all the oil, or you may need a little more. Set pesto aside.
• Pat barramundi down with a tea towel or paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Brush each side of the fish with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
• Heat grill pan over medium-high heat until it's piping hot (you could also use your outdoor grill). Use a pastry brush to brush olive oil over the grill (you could also use tongs and a towel). Watch this "How to Grill Fish" video for a step-by-step demo!
• Place radishes on the hot grill. Let them cook for 3-4 minutes, then use tongs to flip them over and cook 3-4 minutes more until you have nice char marks on each side. Remove to a plate and set aside.
• Brush another layer of olive oil over the grill to prevent sticking. Lay barramundi down on grill and cook approximately 3 minutes until the edges have started to turn bright white. (Not sure what this should look like? Watch this video for a step-by-step!)
• Use a thin spatula to gently flip the barramundi over on the grill. Let cook another 3 minutes or so until barramundi is cooked through.
• Serve grilled barramundi with grilled radishes and top with a scoop of radish pesto.
• Serve with lemon wedges and give each piece of fish a nice squeeze of lemon juice to finish the dish.