Spicy Baked Basa Fillets With Lemon And Garlic (2024)

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Table of Contents

• About Spicy Baked Basa
• Ingredients
• How To Make Spicy Baked Basa
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Variations
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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 baked until perfectly cooked.

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

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 fresh 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 Spicy Baked 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 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper all over the fish and keep aside for 15 minutes.

Stir together the following ingredients in abowl.

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp red chili paste
• 1 tsp finely chopped ginger
• 2 tsp finely chopped garlic
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 tbsp 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.

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 tbsp melted and cooled butter, 1 tsp paprika, and 1 tsp dried basil.

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

Butter Lemon Basa – Make a marinade of 1 tbsp butter, 1 tsp coconut oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp lemon zest.

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