Pan-Fried Basa and Walnut Parsley Pesto

Name: Pan-Fried Basa and Walnut Parsley Pesto with Roast Potatoes and Tomato Rocket Salad
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 450 grams Potatoes; 20 grams Walnuts; 1 bunch(es) Flat Leaf Parsley; 20 grams Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese; 12 milliliter(s) Red Wine Vinegar; 125 grams Baby Plum Tomatoes; 2 unit(s) Basa Fillets; 40 grams Wild Rocket; 2 tbsp Olive Oil for the Pesto

with Roast Potatoes and Tomato Rocket Salad

Mimi MorleyPublished on March 25, 2025

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Designed by our chefs for a balanced lifestyle, this Pan-Fried Sea Bass and Walnut Parsley Pesto hits the spot. Make a rough and ready pesto at home by chopping up walnuts, parsley, Italian style cheese and olive oil, or whizz in a blender if you'd prefer it smoother!

Tags:

Pescatarian

•Low Carb

•Calorie Smart

Allergens:

Nuts

•Walnuts

•Milk

•Egg

•Sulphites

•Fish

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total40 minutes

Active 20 minutes

DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

450 grams

Potatoes

20 grams

Walnuts

(Contains: Nuts, Walnuts May contain traces of: Peanut, Cashew nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pistachio nuts, Sesame, Almonds, Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Brazil nuts)

1 bunch(es)

Flat Leaf Parsley

20 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

12 milliliter(s)

Red Wine Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites)

125 grams

Baby Plum Tomatoes

2 unit(s)

Basa Fillets

(Contains: Fish)

40 grams

Wild Rocket

Not included in your delivery

2 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Pesto

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2627 kJ

Energy (kcal)628 kcal

Fat20.2 g

of which saturates4.5 g

Carbohydrate49 g

of which sugars4.6 g

Dietary Fibre7.2 g

Protein32.3 g

Salt1 g

Trans Fat0.1 g

Potassium65.2 mg

Calcium43.2 mg

Iron0.3 mg

Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Cooking Instructions and Tips

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

Chop the potatoes into 2cm chunks (no need to peel). Pop them 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, roast on the top shelf until golden, 25-35 mins. Turn halfway through.

Meanwhile, finely chop the walnuts and parsley (stalks and all). Transfer to a small bowl.

Mix in the grated hard Italian style cheese and olive oil for the pesto (see pantry for amount), then season with salt and pepper.

Stir well to combine, then set your walnut parsley pesto aside. TIP: Add a little more olive oil if you'd prefer it to be more like a drizzle.

In a medium bowl, combine the red wine vinegar and a drizzle of oil. Season with salt and pepper and mix together.

Halve the tomatoes, then add them to the dressing. Stir together, then set aside - you'll add the rocket later.

Pat the basa dry with kitchen paper, then season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw fish.

When the potatoes have around 5 mins left, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

Once hot, lay the fish in the pan and cook until golden, 6-8 mins. Gently turn halfway through and adjust the heat if needed.

Once cooked, remove from the heat. IMPORTANT: The fish is cooked when opaque in the middle.