A speedy fish supper for two, this recipe uses budget-friendly basa fillets; a flaky white fish with a delicate flavour similar to cod. Served with lightly crushed garlic potatoes and a fresh and zesty chilli and coriander salsa, this makes a delicious dinner and is ready in just 15 minutes.
Pan-fried basa fillets with garlic potatoes recipe
WRITTEN BY:
Eileen
SERVES:
Serves 2
NUTRITION:
High in protein and Vitamin C
DIFFICULTY
Easy
TIME
15 Minutes minutes
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Method
1.
In a medium pan of salted, boiling water, cook the potatoes for 12 mins, or until tender.
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2.
While the potatoes are cooking, make the salsa: in a bowl, combine the extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar, lime zest and half the lime juice, the chilli, half the garlic, and the coriander. Season and add extra lime juice to taste, if you like.
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3.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Season the flour and use to coat the basa fillets, then add them to the pan. Fry for 30 secs over a high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-high and fry for a further 2 mins each side, or until golden and cooked through.
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4.
Drain the potatoes. Return to the pan, along with the remaining olive oil and garlic. Lightly crush with a potato masher or a fork, then divide between 2 plates. Top with the fish and drizzle over the chilli and coriander salsa.
Shopping List
Ingredients
1.
350g (12 1/2oz) baby potatoes, quartered
2.
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3.
1/2 tbsp rice wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
4.
½ lime, zested and juiced
5.
1 red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
6.
2 garlic cloves, crushed
7.
3-4 tbsp roughly chopped coriander
8.
1½ tbsp olive oil
9.
3 tbsp plain flour
10.
1 x 265g (9 1/2oz) pack skinless and boneless basa fillets
