Basil Fish with Cauliflower Medley

First, make the basil sauce: Bring a small saucepan of water to the boil and have a bowl of ice-cold water ready nearby. Add the basil leaves to the boiling water and blanch for 15 seconds. Remove and immediately plunge into the ice-cold water. Dry on paper towel, then place in a blender or food processor. Add the oil and some salt and pepper, then blend together. Set aside.

Boil, steam or microwave cauliflower until just tender. Drain and place in a large bowl.

Meanwhile, pat the fish fillets dry. Add seasoning to the flour and dust the fillets in the seasoned flour.

Add oil to a pan and fry bacon on high heat for approx. 4 mins or till crisp. Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and nuts and cook for another 1 min - until fragrant. Remove from pan and add to the cauliflower bowl.

Now add the fish to the same pan and sear for 3-4 minutes each side (add a little more oil if required). If the fillets are quite thick, cook for longer. Alternatively, cook the fish on the braai or grill in oven with a little oil, salt and pepper.

Meanwhile the mix cauliflower, garlic, hazelnuts. Add the parsley and toss to combine. Season well. Drizzle with oil before serving.

Arrange the fish on individual serving plates and drizzle over the basil sauce. Serve with lemon wedges and cauliflower medley.