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Lemon and Herb Basa

Lemon and Herb Basa

with Bulgur, Charred Courgette and Herby Dressing

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on July 15, 2025

Designed by our chefs for a balanced lifestyle, this Lemon and Herb Sea Bass hits the spot. Combining lemon zest and a herby parsley dressing, delicate sea bass is the perfect fish to soak up these Mediterranean inspired flavours. SOURCE OF PROTEIN - Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.

Tags:
Family Friendly
High Protein
Pescatarian
Calorie Smart
Low Carb
Allergens:
Fish
Cereals containing gluten
Wheat

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total45 minutes
Active 20 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit(s)

Echalion Shallot

½ unit(s)

Lemon

1 unit(s)

Courgette

(May contain traces of: Celery)

2 unit(s)

Medium Tomato

1 bunch(es)

Flat Leaf Parsley

2 unit(s)

Basa Fillets

(Contains: Fish)

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

120 grams

Bulgur Wheat

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat)

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Marinade

220 milliliter(s)

Water for the Bulgur

1.5 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Dressing

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2623 kJ
Energy (kcal)627 kcal
Fat15 g
of which saturates2.7 g
Carbohydrate59.2 g
of which sugars10.7 g
Dietary Fibre8.4 g
Protein32 g
Salt1.8 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Bowl
Zester
Medium Saucepan
Pan

Instructions

Marinate the Basa
1

Halve, peel and chop the shallot into small pieces. Zest and halve the lemon (see ingredients for amount).

Trim the courgette, then cut into roughly 1cm chunks. Cut the tomatoes into 1cm chunks. Roughly chop the parsley (stalks and all).

Pop the lemon zest into a large bowl with the olive oil for the marinade (see pantry for amount) and season. Add the basa to the bowl of marinade. Turn to coat, then set aside. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw fish.

Cook the Bulgur
2

Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Once hot, add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 3-4 mins.

Pour in the water for the bulgur (see pantry for amount), then stir in the veg stock paste and bring to the boil.

Stir in the bulgur, bring back up to the boil and simmer for 1 min.

Get Charring
3

Pop a lid on the pan and remove from the heat. Leave to the side for 12-15 mins or until ready to serve. 

Once the bulgur has been set aside, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

When hot, add the courgette and cook until charred, 6-8 mins total. Turn only every couple of mins.

Once cooked, season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a bowl.

Mix the Herby Dressing
4

While the courgette chars, pop the olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for amount) into a small bowl with a squeeze of lemon juice and half the parsley.

Season with salt and pepper, mix well and set your dressing aside.

Fish to Fry
5

Pop your (now empty) frying pan on medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil. 

Once hot, carefully place your marinated basa into the pan. Spoon over the remaining oil from the bowl. 

Cook the basa until golden, 6-8 mins. Gently turn halfway through and adjust the heat if needed. Once cooked, remove from the heat. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw fish. The fish is cooked when opaque in the middle.

Finish and Serve
6

When everything's ready, fluff up the bulgur with a fork and stir through the tomatoes, charred courgette, remaining parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice. Taste and season with salt, pepper and more lemon juice if needed.

Share the bulgur between your plates, then top with the basa.

Drizzle over the herby dressing to finish.

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