Flakey basa served en papillote style with baby tomatoes and creamy feta. A loaded couscous salad is dotted with charred baby marrow and pomegranate gems to complete this divine dish! Zingy, sweet & salty; the perfect balance of flavour!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
GETTING READY
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil the kettle. Using a shallow bowl, submerge the couscous in 125ml of boiling water. Add a drizzle of oil and gently stir through with a fork. Cover with a plate and steam for 5-8 minutes until tender. Once cooked, fluff up with a fork and season to taste.
EN PAPILOTTE
Pat the basa fillet dry with paper towel and lightly season. Place the fillet in the centre of a piece of tinfoil or baking paper (large enough to wrap around the whole fillet). Top the fillet with a few quartered baby tomatoes, some of the drained Feta, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Tightly close the tinfoil or baking paper over the fillet, sealing it in. Place on a baking tray and cook in the hot oven for 7-8 minutes. In the final 5 minutes, turn the oven onto the grill setting or the highest temperature and open the tinfoil or baking paper so the fillet is exposed to the grill. On completion, the fillet should be cooked through and golden.
LOADED COUSCOUS
Place a pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the baby marrow chunks and fry for 3-5 minutes until starting to char, shifting occasionally. Remove on completion and add to the bowl with the cooked couscous along with the Dressing, a drizzle of oil, seasoning, and any remaining baby tomatoes and feta. Toss until fully combined.
SUPPER SERVICE
Make a bed of the rinsed salad leaves and top with the loaded couscous. Sprinkle over the pomegranate gems and the pumpkin seeds. Serve the basa en papilotte in the baking paper or tinfoil. Serve with a Lemon wedge to squeeze over. Divine, Chef!
GETTING READY
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil the kettle. Using a shallow bowl, submerge the couscous in 250ml of boiling water. Add a drizzle of oil and gently stir through with a fork. Cover with a plate and steam for 5-8 minutes until tender. Once cooked, fluff up with a fork and season to taste.
EN PAPILOTTE
Pat the basa fillets dry with paper towel and lightly season. Place each fillet in the centre of a piece of tinfoil or baking paper (large enough to wrap around each fillet). Top each fillet with a few quartered baby tomatoes, some of the drained Feta, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Tightly close the tinfoil or baking paper over each fillet, sealing it in. Place on a baking tray and cook in the hot oven for 7-8 minutes. In the final 5 minutes, turn the oven onto the grill setting or the highest temperature and open the tinfoil or baking paper so the fillets are exposed to the grill. On completion, the fillets should be cooked through and golden.
LOADED COUSCOUS
Place a pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the baby marrow chunks and fry for 3-5 minutes until starting to char, shifting occasionally. Remove on completion and add to the bowl with the cooked couscous along with the Dressing, a drizzle of oil, seasoning and any remaining baby tomatoes and feta. Toss until fully combined.
SUPPER SERVICE
Make a bed of the rinsed salad leaves and top with the loaded couscous. Sprinkle over the pomegranate gems and the pumpkin seeds. Serve the basa en papilotte in the baking paper or tinfoil. Serve with a Lemon wedge to squeeze over. Divine, Chef!
GETTING READY
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil the kettle. Using a shallow bowl, submerge the couscous in 375ml of boiling water. Add a drizzle of oil and gently stir through with a fork. Cover with a plate and steam for 5-8 minutes until tender. Once cooked, fluff up with a fork and season to taste.
EN PAPILOTTE
Pat the basa fillets dry with paper towel and lightly season. Place each fillet in the centre of a piece of tinfoil or baking paper (large enough to wrap around each fillet). Top each fillet with a few quartered baby tomatoes, some of the drained Feta, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Tightly close the tinfoil or baking paper over each fillet, sealing it in. Place on a baking tray and cook in the hot oven for 7-8 minutes. In the final 5 minutes, turn the oven onto the grill setting or the highest temperature and open the tinfoil or baking paper so the fillets are exposed to the grill. On completion, the fillets should be cooked through and golden.
LOADED COUSCOUS
Place a pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the baby marrow chunks and fry for 3-5 minutes until starting to char, shifting occasionally. You may have to do this step batches. Remove on completion and add to the bowl with the cooked couscous along with the Dressing, a drizzle of oil, seasoning and any remaining baby tomatoes and feta. Toss until fully combined.
SUPPER SERVICE
Make a bed of the rinsed salad leaves and top with the loaded couscous. Sprinkle over the pomegranate gems and the pumpkin seeds. Serve the basa en papilotte in the baking paper or tinfoil. Serve with a Lemon wedge to squeeze over. Divine, Chef!
GETTING READY
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil the kettle. Using a shallow bowl, submerge the couscous in 500ml of boiling water. Add a drizzle of oil and gently stir through with a fork. Cover with a plate and steam for 5-8 minutes until tender. Once cooked, fluff up with a fork and season to taste.
EN PAPILOTTE
Pat the basa fillets dry with paper towel and lightly season. Place each fillet in the centre of a piece of tinfoil or baking paper (large enough to wrap around each fillet). Top each fillet with a few quartered baby tomatoes, some of the drained Feta, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Tightly close the tinfoil or baking paper over each fillet, sealing it in. Place on a baking tray and cook in the hot oven for 7-8 minutes. In the final 5 minutes, turn the oven onto the grill setting or the highest temperature and open the tinfoil or baking paper so the fillets are exposed to the grill. On completion, the fillets should be cooked through and golden.
LOADED COUSCOUS
Place a pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the baby marrow chunks and fry for 3-5 minutes until starting to char, shifting occasionally. You may have to do this step batches. Remove on completion and add to the bowl with the cooked couscous along with the Dressing, a drizzle of oil, seasoning and any remaining baby tomatoes and feta. Toss until fully combined.
SUPPER SERVICE
Make a bed of the rinsed salad leaves and top with the loaded couscous. Sprinkle over the pomegranate gems and the pumpkin seeds. Serve the basa en papilotte in the baking paper or tinfoil. Serve with a Lemon wedge to squeeze over. Divine, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R240.27
for 4 servings · R60.07 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Lemon needs 1Lemon 3 in 1 Thin Bleach 750 ml R19.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R19.99
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Pumpkin Seeds needs 40 gPumpkin Seeds 250 g 250 g at R89.99 · 16% of packR14.40
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Baby Marrow needs 400 gButternut, Cauliflower & Baby Marrows 450 g 450 g at R41.99 · 89% of packR37.32
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Salad Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Wholewheat Couscous needs 300 mlOnion and Garlic Flavoured Wholewheat Couscous 250 g R45.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R45.99
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Basa Fillets needs 4Basa Fillets Avg 300 g R87.00 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R87.00
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Danish-style Feta needs 80 gSpinach & South African Feta Free Range Chicken Burgers 800 g 800 g at R99.99 · 10% of packR10.00
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Dressing needs 100 mlBalsamic Vinaigrette Dressing 300 ml 300 ml at R62.99 · 33% of packR21.00
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- Baby Tomatoes
- Pomegranate Gems
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Basa en Papillote?
The preparation time for Basa en Papillote with couscous & pomegranate gems is between 10 and 25 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Basa en Papillote with couscous & pomegranate gems?
The total time required to make Basa en Papillote with couscous & pomegranate gems is between 20 and 30 minutes.
How many servings does Basa en Papillote provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Basa en Papillote?
Baby Marrow, Baby Tomato, Basa Fillet, Dressing, Feta, Lemon, Pomegranate Gems, Pumpkin Seeds, Salad Leaves, Wholewheat Couscous
What is the nutritional information of Basa en Papillote?
Calories: 604, Carbs: 61 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 49.8 grams, Sugar: 10.6 grams, Salt: 388 grams
How do I prepare Basa en Papillote?
LOADED COUSCOUS: Place a pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the baby marrow chunks and fry for 3-5 minutes until starting to char, shifting occasionally. Remove on completion and add to the bowl with the cooked couscous along with the dressing, a drizzle of oil, seasoning and any remaining baby tomatoes and feta. Toss until fully combined. EN PAPILOTTE: Pat the basa fillets dry with paper towel and lightly season. Place each fillet in the centre of a piece of tinfoil or baking paper (large enough to wrap around each fillet). Top each fillet with a few quartered baby tomatoes, some of the drained feta, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Tightly close the tinfoil or baking paper over each fillet, sealing it in. Place on a baking tray and cook in the hot oven for 7-8 minutes. In the final 5 minutes, turn the oven onto the grill setting or the highest temperature and open the tinfoil or baking paper so the fillets are exposed to the grill. On completion, the fillets should be cooked through and golden. GETTING READY: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil the kettle. Using a shallow bowl, submerge the couscous in 250ml of boiling water. Add a drizzle of oil and gently stir through with a fork. Cover with a plate and steam for 5-8 minutes until tender. Once cooked, fluff up with a fork and season to taste. SUPPER SERVICE: Make a bed of the rinsed salad leaves and top with the loaded couscous. Sprinkle over the pomegranate gems and the pumpkin seeds. Serve the basa en papilotte in the baking paper or tinfoil. Serve with a lemon wedge to squeeze over. Divine, Chef!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Basa en Papillote?
Baby Marrow, Baby Tomato, Basa Fillet, Dressing, Feta, Lemon, Pomegranate Gems, Pumpkin Seeds, Salad Leaves, Wholewheat Couscous
How many calories does Basa en Papillote have?
604 calories
How much fat content does Basa en Papillote have?
grams