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Pesto Baked Basa and Warm Tomato Salsa

Pesto Baked Basa and Warm Tomato Salsa

with Rosemary Potatoes and Lemon Dressed Baby Leaf Salad
4.5(4.7K)Review Summary
Mimi Morley
Mimi MorleyUpdated on March 05, 2026
Calories
570 kcal
Protein
29g protein
Total
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Fish
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

450 grams

Potatoes

1 sachet(s)

Dried Rosemary

½ unit(s)

Lemon

1 unit(s)

Medium Tomato

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

32 grams

Fresh Pesto

(Contains: Milk)

2 unit(s)

Basa Fillets

(Contains: Fish)

50 grams

Baby Leaf Mix

Not included in your delivery

½ tsp

Sugar for the Dressing

1 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Dressing

1 tbsp

Olive Oil for the Salsa

1 tsp

Sugar for the Salsa

Energy (kJ)2385 kJ
Energy (kcal)570 kcal
Fat18 g
of which saturates3.6 g
Carbohydrate54.4 g
of which sugars8.2 g
Protein29 g
Salt1.3 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Baking Tray
Bowl
Zester
Garlic Press
Baking Paper
Paper Towel
Pan

Instructions

Roast the Potatoes
1

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, sprinkle over the dried rosemary, then season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then 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.

Get Prepped
2

Meanwhile, zest and halve the lemon. Cut the tomato into 1cm chunks. 

Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

In a medium bowl, combine a good squeeze of lemon juice with the sugar and olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for amount). Season with salt and pepper, then set your salad dressing aside.

 

Fish Time
3

Pat the basa dry with kitchen paper. Season with salt and pepper.

Lay the fish onto a lined baking tray. Spread the pesto over the top of the fish, then sprinkle over half the lemon zest.

When the potatoes have 12 mins left, 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.

Make your Tomato Salsa
4

Meanwhile, pop a frying pan on medium heat and add the olive oil and sugar for the salsa (see pantry both for amounts). 

Once hot, add the tomato chunks and cook until just warmed through, 1-2 mins.

Gently stir in the garlic and remaining lemon zest and cook until fragrant, 30 secs. Squeeze in some lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.

Taste and season again if needed, then remove from the heat.

Bring on the Baby Leaves
5

When everything's ready, add the baby leaves to your lemon dressing and toss to coat.

Serve
6

Transfer the pesto basa to your plates and spoon over the warm tomato salsa.

Serve with the rosemary potatoes and salad alongside.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the combination of pesto, warm tomato salsa, and lemon, finding it delicious and full of complementary flavours.
  • Ease of prep: Customers found this recipe quick and straightforward to make, with clear instructions for a restaurant-quality result.
  • Suggestions: Consider wrapping the fish in foil to keep it moist; some added extra tomatoes or pineapple to enhance the salsa.
  • Portions: Several mentioned the fish portions were small; adding extra vegetables or sides could make the meal more filling.
  • Cooking tips: Some found the potatoes and fish cooked faster than stated; watch closely to avoid dryness.
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