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Pan-Fried Basa and Homemade Zesty Chilli Oil
Pan-Fried Basa and Homemade Zesty Chilli Oil

Pan-Fried Basa and Homemade Zesty Chilli Oil

with Chips and Sambal Slaw

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on July 22, 2025

Spice up your dinner by making your very own chilli oil - it's easier than you think! A trending condiment loved for its ability to bring flavour quickly to any dish, we're pairing it with delicate basa, chips and a fragrant sambal slaw. SOURCE OF PROTEIN - Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.

Tags:
Calorie Smart
Pescatarian
Low Carb
High Protein
Allergens:
Egg
Mustard
Fish

The quantities provided above are averages only.

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

Total40 minutes
Active 25 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

450 grams

Potatoes

1 unit(s)

Lime

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 pinch

Chilli Flakes

1 unit(s)

Baby Gem Lettuce

64 grams

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Egg, Mustard)

15 grams

Sambal Paste

2 unit(s)

Basa Fillets

(Contains: Fish)

120 grams

Coleslaw Mix

Not included in your delivery

2 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Drizzle

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2256 kJ
Energy (kcal)539 kcal
Fat19.5 g
of which saturates2.7 g
Carbohydrate53.5 g
of which sugars8.1 g
Dietary Fibre8.1 g
Protein27.8 g
Salt0.9 g
Trans Fat0.1 g
Potassium996.8 mg
Calcium15.8 mg
Iron0.7 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Bowl
Zester
Pan
Garlic Press
Large Bowl
Baking Paper

Instructions

Chip, Chip, Hooray
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Chop the potatoes lengthways into 1cm slices, then chop into 1cm wide chips (no need to peel).

Pop the chips onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.

When the oven is hot, bake on the top shelf until golden, 25-30 mins. Turn halfway through.

Make the Zesty Chilli Oil
2

Meanwhile, zest and cut the lime into wedges. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

In a small bowl, combine the lime zest, chilli flakes and garlic.

Heat the olive oil for the drizzle (see pantry for amount) in a large frying pan on high heat. Heat until just hot, 1-2 mins.

Carefully pour the oil over the lime zest, chilli flakes and garlic, then stir to combine. Set aside to infuse.

Finish the Prep
3

Next, trim the baby gem, halve lengthways, then thinly slice.

In a large bowl, combine the mayo, sambal paste (add less if you'd prefer things milder) and the juice from half the lime wedges. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Fry the Fish
4

Pat the basa dry with kitchen paper. Season with salt and pepper. Lay the fish on a lined baking tray. 

Bake the fish on the middle shelf until cooked, 10-12 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw fish. It's cooked when opaque in the middle.

Toss the Sambal Slaw
5

When everything's ready, add the baby gem and coleslaw mix to the sambal mayo. Toss to coat.

Serve Up
6

Share the basa between your plates. Spoon over the zesty chilli oil (add less if you'd prefer things milder).

Serve the chips and sambal slaw alongside.

Serve with the remaining lime wedges for squeezing over the fish.

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