Spicy Baked Basa
on Jan 03, 2023, Updated Sep 27, 2023
Spicy Baked Basa With Lemon And Garlic is a 30-minute quick dinner made with Basa fish fillets and other simple ingredients. It’s low-carb, keto-friendly, and bursting with flavors.
You can use Basa fish to make Fish Fingers and Honey Garlic Fish. It can also be used to make Indian Fish Curries.
About Spicy Baked Basa
Our dinners on many days these days are chicken and fish in some form with a salad. Last week, I ordered fresh basa filets from our local fishmonger and made this Spicy Baked Basa recipe. It turned out very very nice.
The great thing about this baked basa recipe is that easy to make, needs minimal ingredients, and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Boneless basa fillets are coated with a spicy marinade and baked until perfectly cooked.
You can also cook the fish on an outdoor grill instead of an oven. I have mentioned the process below.
Serve this fish dish with a refreshing salad or sautéed veggies for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Basa Fillets – Basa is a variety of catfish native to Southeast Asia. It’s a very bland fish that takes on the taste of the ingredients it is cooked with.
I prefer fresh Basa fillets, which are much tastier and healthier than frozen ones. But you can also make it with frozen Basa if they are unavailable.
If you use the frozen Basa, thaw it and drain all the water. Dab the fish with a kitchen towel to remove extra moisture.
Tomato Puree – For the best taste, use canned tomato puree. You can also replace tomato puree with tomato paste.
Lemon Juice – Use freshly squeezed lemon juice (or lime juice) for the best taste.
Others – You will also need oil, ginger, garlic, Asian Red Chili Paste, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper powder.
You can adjust the quantity of red chili paste per your preference.
How To Make Baked Spicy Basa
Preheat the oven to 360℉ (180℃).
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 remove 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 the following ingredients in a bowl.
- 2 tablespoon 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)
Brush the marinade on both sides of the fish fillets.
Keep the tray in the middle rack of the oven and bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the fish is flaky.
Note – If you have a candy thermometer, check the cooked fish’s internal temperature; it should be 140-145℉ (60-65℃).
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with grilled vegetables or salad.
Frequently Asked Questions
Marinate the fish fillets and wrap the fillets individually in aluminum foil. Grill for 15-20 minutes, flipping a few times in between.
Yes, You can use any white fish like haddock, catfish, cod, grouper, snapper, tilapia, etc to make this recipe.
Variations
If you want to make a variation of this Baked Basa, 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.
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Spicy Baked Basa Recipe
Ingredients
- 14 ounces boneless Basa fillets (400 g)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon red chili paste
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons canned tomato puree (or 1 tablespoon tomato paste)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 360℉ (180℃).
- Rinse 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 salt and black pepper all over the fish and keep aside for 15 minutes.
- Mix oil, red chili paste, ginger, garlic, tomato puree, and lemon 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 uncovered 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℉ (60-65℃).
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with grilled vegetables or salad.
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What a great recipe. Did not have red chili paste but used harissa paste instead. Very flavorful and will definitely be making again and again. Served with coconut rice and sauteed red and yellow peppers.