Our Basa is baked to perfection, with the irresistible texture of thinly sliced potatoes, fanned out and roasted to a delightful crisp. Whether for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this combination promises a satisfying balance of flavours and comfort.
Ingredients
- 1 large Baking Potato
- 240g Basa Fillets
- 1 slice bread (preferably seeded)
- zest ½ orange
- ½ small pack dill, roughly chopped
- 1 Garlic Clove, crushed
- drizzle olive oil
- sea salt & ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp Creme Fraiche, to serve
- Steamed vegetables, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Sit the potato on a large spoon and cut slits across it every 0.5cm (the edges of the spoon will stop the knife cutting all the way through the potato).
- Microwave for 10-12 mins until starting to soften (alternatively, bake in the oven for 1 hr 10 mins).
- Meanwhile, prepare the topping for the fish. Blitz the bread in a food processor, iinto breadcrumbs (or grate it).
- Combine the breadcrumbs with the orange zest, dill, garlic and seasoning. Season the cod, put it on a baking tray and top with the crumb.
- Put the potato on the tray, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt flakes. Bake for 12-15 mins until the fish is cooked and the potato is tender but crispy.
- Serve with crème fraîche and steamed vegetables, if you like.