Oven Crisp Lightly Lemon with Lemon Basil Pasta

Fish

• Preheat the oven to 200 ºC.
• Lay frozen Oven Crisp fillets onto a baking tray. Place into the oven to cook for 18-20 minutes until golden and crunchy. Alternatively cook in an air fryer for the recommended time.

Pasta

• Half fill a large pot with water and season well with salt, Place over high heat, bring to a boil and add the pasta. Cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than stated on the packaging. Drain the pasta, reserving one cup of the pasta water.
• Set a large frying pan over medium heat.
• Add the hot pasta to the pan along with the basil pesto, olive oil and garlic. Stir fry for a minute to combine then add half a cup of the reserved pasta water. Stir fry or toss the pasta for a minute to emulsify the oil and pasta water.
• Add more water if needed, the pasta should be coated and glossy.
• Add  the  lemon juice and zest and toss once more to combine, then remove the pan from the heat. Add in the steamed peas and mix to combine.

To Serve

• Portion the pasta into bowls, top each with chopped basil leaves.
• Add a fillet of golden Oven Crisp Lightly Lemon and finish with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan.
• Serve immediately.