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Tropical Spiced Basa

with a pineapple-chilli marinade, caramelised butternut & tangy salsa

Easy Peasy

4.8

  • Hands on15 - 30 minutes
  • Overall35 - 55 minutes
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The succulent texture of basa baked in a tinfoil parcel; the fresh punch of its pineapple and chilli glaze; the creamy coolness of coconut yoghurt; the ping of a limey cucumber, red onion, and pea salsa. Island-style daydreams…

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  1. MORSELS OF CRISP Butternut

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread out the Butternut pieces on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven for 30-35 minutes until cooked through and crisping up.

  2. PREP THE Lime & COCONUT YOGHURT

    Boil the kettle for step 3. Halve the Lime and set aside one half for another meal. Slice off 1 circle for the basa and cut the rest into wedges. Place the coconut yoghurt in a small bowl with half of the chopped coriander and some seasoning. Mix to combine and set aside for serving.

  3. WE LOVE TO SALSA!

    Submerge the peas in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until plump and heated through. Drain on completion and place in a bowl with the diced red onion (to taste), the remaining chopped coriander, and the diced Cucumber. Toss together with a squeeze of lime juice. Season and set aside for serving.

  4. PREP & BAKE THE FISH

    When the Butternut reaches the halfway mark, give it a shift and return to the oven for the remaining cooking time. Pat the basa dry with paper towel and season. Cut a piece of tinfoil – large enough to wrap around the whole fillet. Place the rinsed baby spinach in the centre and cover with the basa. Drizzle with oil and spoon over the pineapple hot sauce to taste. Top with the circle of lime and close up tightly to seal it in, and place on the roasting tray in between the butternut. Bake in the oven for 6-8 minutes until soft and flakey.

  5. DISH IT UP

    Plate the chunks of roast Butternut alongside the fish parcel. Open it up and sprinkle over a little of the fresh salsa. Serve the remaining salsa on the side with a dollop of coriander yoghurt. Garnish with any remaining lime wedges and serve the remaining yoghurt on the side to add to your meal as you please. Dig in, Chef!

  • Butternut Chunks - 250g

  • Lime - 1

  • Coconut Yoghurt - 30ml

  • Fresh Coriander - 3g

  • Peas - 40g

  • Red Onion - 1

  • Cucumber - 50g

  • Basa Fillet - 1

  • Baby Spinach - 40g

  • Pineapple Hot Sauce - 25ml

  1. MORSELS OF CRISP Butternut

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread out the Butternut pieces on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven for 30-35 minutes until cooked through and crisping up.

  2. PREP THE Lime & COCONUT YOGHURT

    Boil the kettle for step 3. Halve the Lime. Slice off 2 circles for the basa and cut the rest into wedges. Place the coconut yoghurt in a small bowl with half of the chopped coriander and some seasoning. Mix to combine and set aside for serving.

  3. WE LOVE TO SALSA!

    Submerge the peas in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until plump and heated through. Drain on completion and place in a bowl with the diced red onion (to taste), the remaining chopped coriander, and the diced Cucumber. Toss together with a squeeze of lime juice. Season and set aside for serving.

  4. PREP & BAKE THE FISH

    When the Butternut reaches the halfway mark, give it a shift and return to the oven for the remaining cooking time. Pat the basa dry with paper towel and season. Cut 2 pieces of tinfoil – large enough to wrap around a whole fillet. Place some rinsed baby spinach in the centre of each piece and cover with the basa. Drizzle with oil and spoon over the pineapple hot sauce to taste. Top with the circles of lime, close up tightly to seal them in, and place on a baking tray. Bake in the oven for 6-8 minutes until soft and flakey.

  5. DISH IT UP

    Plate the chunks of roast Butternut alongside the fish parcels. Open them up and sprinkle over a little of the fresh salsa. Serve the remaining salsa on the side with a dollop of coriander yoghurt. Garnish with any remaining lime wedges and serve the remaining yoghurt on the side to add to your meal as you please. Dig in, Chef!

  • Butternut Chunks - 500g

  • Lime - 1

  • Coconut Yoghurt - 60ml

  • Fresh Coriander - 5g

  • Peas - 80g

  • Red Onion - 1

  • Cucumber - 100g

  • Basa Fillet - 2

  • Baby Spinach - 80g

  • Pineapple Hot Sauce - 50ml

  1. MORSELS OF CRISP Butternut

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread out the Butternut pieces on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven for 30-35 minutes until cooked through and crisping up.

  2. PREP THE Lime & COCONUT YOGHURT

    Boil the kettle for step 3. Halve the Lime. Slice off 2 circles for the basa and cut the rest into wedges. Place the coconut yoghurt in a small bowl with half of the chopped coriander and some seasoning. Mix to combine and set aside for serving.

  3. WE LOVE TO SALSA!

    Submerge the peas in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until plump and heated through. Drain on completion and place in a bowl with the diced red onion (to taste), the remaining chopped coriander, and the diced Cucumber. Toss together with a squeeze of lime juice. Season and set aside for serving.

  4. PREP & BAKE THE FISH

    When the Butternut reaches the halfway mark, give it a shift and return to the oven for the remaining cooking time. Pat the basa dry with paper towel and season. Cut 2 pieces of tinfoil – large enough to wrap around a whole fillet. Place some rinsed baby spinach in the centre of each piece and cover with the basa. Drizzle with oil and spoon over the pineapple hot sauce to taste. Top with the circles of lime, close up tightly to seal them in, and place on a baking tray. Bake in the oven for 6-8 minutes until soft and flakey.

  5. DISH IT UP

    Plate the chunks of roast Butternut alongside the fish parcels. Open them up and sprinkle over a little of the fresh salsa. Serve the remaining salsa on the side with a dollop of coriander yoghurt. Garnish with any remaining lime wedges and serve the remaining yoghurt on the side to add to your meal as you please. Dig in, Chef!

  • Butternut Chunks - 500g

  • Lime - 1

  • Coconut Yoghurt - 60ml

  • Fresh Coriander - 5g

  • Peas - 80g

  • Red Onion - 1

  • Cucumber - 100g

  • Basa Fillet - 2

  • Baby Spinach - 80g

  • Pineapple Hot Sauce - 50ml

  1. MORSELS OF CRISP Butternut

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread out the Butternut pieces on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven for 35-40 minutes until cooked through and crisping up.

  2. PREP THE Lime & COCONUT YOGHURT

    Boil the kettle for step 3. Halve the limes. Slice off 4 circles for the basa and cut the rest into wedges. Place the coconut yoghurt in a bowl with half of the chopped coriander and some seasoning. Mix to combine and set aside for serving.

  3. WE LOVE TO SALSA!

    Submerge the peas in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until plump and heated through. Drain on completion and place in a salad bowl with the diced red onion (to taste), the remaining chopped coriander, and the diced Cucumber. Toss together with a squeeze of lime juice. Season and set aside for serving.

  4. PREP & BAKE THE FISH

    When the Butternut reaches the halfway mark, give it a shift and return to the oven for the remaining cooking time. Pat the basa dry with paper towel and season. Cut 4 pieces of tinfoil – large enough to wrap around a whole fillet. Place some rinsed baby spinach in the centre of each piece and cover with the basa. Drizzle with oil and spoon over the pineapple hot sauce to taste. Top with the circles of lime, close up tightly to seal them in, and place on a baking tray. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes until soft and flakey.

  5. DISH IT UP

    Plate the chunks of roast Butternut alongside the fish parcels. Open them up and sprinkle over a little of the fresh salsa. Serve the remaining salsa on the side with a dollop of coriander yoghurt. Garnish with any remaining lime wedges and serve the remaining yoghurt on the side to add to your meal as you please. Dig in, Chef!

  • Butternut Chunks - 1kg

  • Lime - 2

  • Coconut Yoghurt - 120ml

  • Fresh Coriander - 10g

  • Peas - 160g

  • Red Onion - 2

  • Cucumber - 200g

  • Basa Fillet - 4

  • Baby Spinach - 160g

  • Pineapple Hot Sauce - 100ml

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R214.92

for 4 servings · R53.73 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Tropical Spiced Basa?

The preparation time for Tropical Spiced Basa with a pineapple-chilli marinade, caramelised butternut & tangy salsa is between 15 and 30 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Tropical Spiced Basa with a pineapple-chilli marinade, caramelised butternut & tangy salsa?

The total time required to make Tropical Spiced Basa with a pineapple-chilli marinade, caramelised butternut & tangy salsa is between 35 and 55 minutes.

How many servings does Tropical Spiced Basa provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Tropical Spiced Basa?

Baby Spinach, Basa Fillet, Butternut, Coconut Yoghurt, Cucumber, Fresh Coriander, Lime, Pea, Pineapple Hot Sauce, Red Onion

What is the nutritional information of Tropical Spiced Basa?

Calories: , Carbs: grams, Fat: grams, Protein: grams, Sugar: grams, Salt: grams

How do I prepare Tropical Spiced Basa?

MORSELS OF CRISP BUTTERNUT: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread out the butternut pieces on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven for 30-35 minutes until cooked through and crisping up. PREP & BAKE THE FISH: When the butternut reaches the halfway mark, give it a shift and return to the oven for the remaining cooking time. Pat the basa dry with paper towel and season. Cut 2 pieces of tinfoil – large enough to wrap around a whole fillet. Place some rinsed baby spinach in the centre of each piece and cover with the basa. Drizzle with oil and spoon over the pineapple hot sauce to taste. Top with the circles of lime, close up tightly to seal them in, and place on a baking tray. Bake in the oven for 6-8 minutes until soft and flakey. PREP THE LIME & COCONUT YOGHURT: Boil the kettle for step 3. Halve the lime. Slice off 2 circles for the basa and cut the rest into wedges. Place the coconut yoghurt in a small bowl with half of the chopped coriander and some seasoning. Mix to combine and set aside for serving. DISH IT UP: Plate the chunks of roast butternut alongside the fish parcels. Open them up and sprinkle over a little of the fresh salsa. Serve the remaining salsa on the side with a dollop of coriander yoghurt. Garnish with any remaining lime wedges and serve the remaining yoghurt on the side to add to your meal as you please. Dig in, Chef! WE LOVE TO SALSA!: Submerge the peas in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until plump and heated through. Drain on completion and place in a bowl with the diced red onion (to taste), the remaining chopped coriander, and the diced cucumber. Toss together with a squeeze of lime juice. Season and set aside for serving.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Tropical Spiced Basa?

Baby Spinach, Basa Fillet, Butternut, Coconut Yoghurt, Cucumber, Fresh Coriander, Lime, Pea, Pineapple Hot Sauce, Red Onion

How many calories does Tropical Spiced Basa have?

calories

How much fat content does Tropical Spiced Basa have?

grams