Pescatarian Ginger Cilantro Lime Pesto
This vibrant, herb-forward pesto is a serious upgrade from the jarred stuff, blending fresh cilantro, parsley, garlic, and a generous hit of lime into something that tastes alive. The double punch of ground and freshly grated ginger gives it a warm, slightly spicy edge that makes it feel more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. A slow stream of extra-virgin olive oil brings everything together into a silky, brilliantly green sauce that's as beautiful as it is versatile. Because it's built entirely from plants and oil, it fits naturally into a pescatarian lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds — just clean, bold flavor from start to finish. It comes together in a food processor in minutes, making it an easy weeknight staple you can spoon over grilled fish, toss with noodles, or swirl into a bowl of soup. The brightness of the lime juice and zest keeps it tasting fresh, and a final taste-and-adjust step ensures the balance is exactly right before it goes into the jar.
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6 servings
- 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, loosely packed
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the cilantro, parsley, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, salt, ground ginger, and fresh ginger (if using) to the bowl of a food processor or blender.
- 2
Pulse 8–10 times until the herbs and garlic are roughly chopped and the mixture begins to come together.
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