Best Italian Basa Catfish Recipes

ITALIAN BASA (CATFISH)

Steps:

• If using frozen fish nake sure it is fully thawed and patted dry of any moisture.
• Drizzle half the lemon juice on one side of the filet, sprinkle on the pepper & oregano,then pat them on the fish.
• Turn the filet over and repeat with the lemon & spices.
• Turn you heat to medium, heat a large skillet & lightly spray with oil or Pam.
• Add the fish, tomatoes & Jalapeno, cover.
• Cook for 3 minutes, flip the fish and stir the tomatoe, cover.
• Finish cooking apprx 3 more minutes.
• Simple & easy serve with rice or noodles.

SECOND TO NONE BAKED BASA

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 400 F.
• Pat the fillets dry with paper towel.
• Sprinkle the oregano and garlic powder on both sides of each fillet.
• Put them in a baking dish and sprinkle with the cheese.
• Sprinkle some more oregano on top of the cheese.
• Cover with foil (or if your baking dish has a lid) and bake for approximately 30 minutes.

BASA FILLETS IN TOMATILLO SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the rice, water and bouillon in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and water has been absorbed. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot, bring about 2 inches of water to a boil. Add jalapenos, and cook for 5 minutes, then add the tomatillos. Boil for 5 more minutes. Remove the tomatillos with a slotted spoon, and transfer to a blender. Add 1 clove of garlic, salt and 1 or 2 jalapenos. Puree until liquid, then taste, and blend in more jalapeno as desired. Set aside.
• Heat the corn oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and 1 clove of garlic; cook and stir until fragrant. Add the fish fillets, and cook for about 2 minutes per side. Pour in the tomatillo sauce, and mix in the cilantro and lime juice. Simmer for a few minutes, or place under a broiler until fish flakes easily with a fork.
• Serve fish immediately on a bed of rice. Spoon sauce over the top. Enjoy with your favorite ice cold beverage. Buen Apetito!

CRISPY BAKED BASA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a bowl, thoroughly blend the mayonnaise, mustard, capers, ketchup, paprika, and hot pepper sauce.
• Brush the basa fillets with about 1 tablespoon olive oil, and roll in the crushed Melba toast to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Use a kitchen sprayer to lightly spray the coated fish with remaining olive oil. Arrange the fish in a baking dish and top with garlic and lemon slices.
• Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork and coating is lightly browned. Serve with the mayonnaise sauce mixture.