Spicy Baked Basa Fillets With Lemon And Garlic

Spicy Baked Basa With Lemon And Garlic is a 30-minute quick dinner made with Basa fish fillets and a few other simple ingredients. It’s low-carb, keto-friendly, and bursting with flavors (gluten-free, dairy-free).

Here are a few more other fish recipes that you may like – Homemade Crispy Fish Fingers, Crispy Fish Tacos With Cabbage Slaw, Honey Garlic Fish, and Pan Seared Japanese Teriyaki Tilapia.

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• About Spicy Baked Basa
• Ingredients
• How To Make Spicy Baked Basa
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Variations
• Serving Suggestions
• Storage Suggestions
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About Spicy Baked Basa

Spicy Baked Basa is a delicious and quick dinner recipe made using basa fish fillets, tomato puree, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, and a few spices.

Boneless basa fillets are coated with a spicy marinade and then baked until perfectly cooked.

This baked basa recipe is easy to make, needs minimal ingredients, and comes together in under 30 minutes.

Instead of baking the fish in an oven, you can also cook it on an outdoor grill. I have mentioned the process below.

Serve this fish dish for a comforting dinner with a side of refreshing salad or sautéed veggies. Double or triple the recipe for a bigger crowd.

Ingredients

Basa Fillets – Basa is a variety of catfish which is native to South East Asia. It’s a very bland fish and takes the taste of the ingredients it is cooked with.

I prefer to use the fresh Basa fillets, as it’s much tastier and healthier than the frozen ones. But if not available, you can make it with frozen Basa too.

If you are using the frozen Basa, thaw it and drain all the water. Dab the fish with a kitchen towel to get rid of extra moisture.

If basa fillets are not available, then use any white fish fillets to make this recipe.

Tomato Puree – Use canned tomato puree for the best taste. You can replace tomato puree with tomato paste too.

Lemon Juice – Use freshly squeezed lemon juice (or lime juice) for the best taste.

Others – You will also need fresh ginger, garlic, red chili paste, salt, and black pepper powder.

You can adjust the quantity of red chili paste as per your taste preference.

How To Make Spicy Baked Basa

Preheat the oven to 360 degrees f (180 degrees c).

Rinse 14 oz (400 g) of boneless basa fillets and drain well.

Arrange the basa fillets on a baking tray in a single layer and dab them with paper tissues to get rid of any extra moisture.

Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper all over the fish and keep aside for 15 minutes.

Stir together

• 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon red chili paste
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
• 2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoon tomato puree
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (or lime juice)

in a bowl.

Brush the marinade on both sides of the fish fillets.

Keep the tray in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the fish is flaky.

Note – If you have a candy thermometer, then check the internal temperature of the cooked fish, it should be 140-145 degrees F (60-65 degrees C).

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with grilled vegetables.

Frequently Asked Questions

Variations

If you want to make a variation of this Baked Basa, then try this marinade instead of the one mentioned in the recipe below.

Butter Paprika Basa – Make a marinade of 1 tablespoon melted and cooled butter, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 1 teaspoon dried basil.

Thyme Garlic Basa – Make a marinade of 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1 teaspoon chopped garlic.

Butter Lemon Basa – Make a marinade of 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon coconut oil, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon lemon zest.

Serving Suggestions

Spicy Baked Basa can be enjoyed on its own, or with a side of refreshing salad or grilled or sautéed veggies on the side.

You can also serve it with herbed rice, pasta, or risotto.

Storage Suggestions

Leftovers can be stored in an air-tight container for 3-4 days. Reheat in a pan or oven until nice and hot before serving.

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