Basa Fish with Zucchini and Broccoli
By Sajleen Bedi
I made this
dish, for the first time, last night for dinner and it turned out really well.
It is extremely simple and hassle free.
- 500 gms basa fish (I ordered from Nature’s Basket, it’s by Cambay Tiger)
- 1 Zucchini
- 1 small broccoli head
- Seasonings
To marinate
the fish, you need some seasonings. I love pepper and basil, so I added a pinch
of both and some salt. You can also add thyme, rosemary (basically whichever
flavor you like) and squeeze a bit of lemon juice in the end. Keep this
marinated fish in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
In the
meanwhile, cut the vegetables. Take a nonstick pan and add a little bit of
olive oil. Now add the vegetables. You can also add sweet corn if you like.
Saute the vegetables for 2-3 minutes on medium flame until they are crunchy but
cooked.
Take another
pan and put some olive oil in it and then start cooking the fish. Add some salt
and pepper according to taste. Cook the fish for 8-10 minutes. Basa takes very
little time to become tender, so make sure not to overcook the fish. Now add
the veggies and cook for another 5-10 minutes and cover it with a lid. In the
end, squeeze some more lemon juice before serving the dish.
Cooking for
me is all about experimenting. One can take a rough idea from a recipe, but one
must give it a personal touch too. So add the seasonings and the vegetables you
like. It is easy and doesn’t take much time to cook, and therefore is perfect
for me.
