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Baked Spiced Basa and Herby Olive Couscous
Medium Spice
Low Carb
High Protein
Baked Spiced Basa and Herby Olive Couscous

with Homemade Garlic-Chilli Oil and Yoghurt Drizzle

30 min
Difficulty: 1/3
Lebanese

There's plenty of fish in the sea, just like barramundi! Also known as Asian sea bass or giant sea perch, barramundi is a white, flaky fish with a mild flavour that makes it a great partner to punchy sauces like chilli oil.

Allergens

Wheat
May contain traces of allergens
Cereals containing gluten
Fish
Milk
Soya

Utensils

Medium Saucepan
Baking Tray
Bowl
Garlic Press
Lid
Fork

Tags

Medium Spice
Low Carb
High Protein
Calorie Smart
Healthy Options
Pescatarian
Quick
New
Ingredients
Couscous

Couscous

120 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

Vegetable Stock Paste

10 grams

Chermoula Spice Mix

Chermoula Spice Mix

1 sachet(s)

Basa Fillets

Basa Fillets

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

Garlic Clove

1 unit(s)

Black Olives

Black Olives

30 grams

Baby Cucumber

Baby Cucumber

1 unit(s)

Coriander

Coriander

1 bunch(es)

Chilli Flakes

Chilli Flakes

1 sachet(s)

Wild Rocket

Wild Rocket

20 grams

Greek Style Natural Yoghurt

Greek Style Natural Yoghurt

75 grams

Water for the Couscous

Water for the Couscous

200 milliliter(s)

Olive Oil for the Drizzle

Olive Oil for the Drizzle

1.5 tbsp

Preparation
1
Get Started

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

Pour the water for the couscous (see pantry for amount) and vegetable stock paste into a saucepan and bring to the boil.

When boiling, remove from the heat, stir in the couscous and half the chermoula spice mix along with a drizzle of olive oil, then pop a lid on the pan.

Leave to the side for 8-10 mins or until ready to serve.

2
Bake the Basa

While the couscous cooks, pat the basa dry with kitchen paper. Season with salt and pepper. Lay the fish on a lined baking tray.

Sprinkle over the remaining chermoula spice mix and rub to coat.

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

3
Prep Time

While everything cooks, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). 

Roughly chop the olives. Trim the cucumber, then halve lengthways. Cut into 1cm thick half moons.

Roughly chop the coriander (stalks and all).

4
Finish the Prep

Heat the olive oil for the drizzle (see pantry for amount) in a small saucepan on low heat.

Once hot, add the chilli flakes (add less if you'd prefer things milder) and garlic and immediately remove from the heat. Carefully stir until fragrant. 

Pop it in a small bowl, season the chilli-garlic oil with salt and pepper, then set aside for later.

5
All Together Now

When everything's ready, fluff up the couscous with a fork and stir through the olives, cucumber, rocket and half the coriander. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. TIP: Don't add the leaves too early or they'll go soggy.

Stir the remaining coriander through the chilli-garlic oil

6
Serve Up

When everything's ready, share the couscous between serving bowls.

Top with the baked basa, dollop on the Greek style natural yoghurt and drizzle over the chilli, garlic and coriander oil to finish.

Nutrition per serving

2270

kJ

Energy (kJ)

542

kcal

Energy (kcal)

17.8

g

Fat

4.9

g

of which saturates

51.5

g

Carbohydrate

5.7

g

of which sugars

5.6

g

Dietary Fibre

33.5

g

Protein

2.25

g

Salt

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