Oven Baked Basa Fish Fillets

Name: Baked Basa Fish Fillet
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 basa fish fillets; 4 tsp. unsalted butter; 1/2 Tbsp. sweet paprika; 1/2 Tbsp. dried basil; 1/8 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. lemon juice; 4 lemon slices

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Oven baked basa fish marinated with butter, sweet paprika and dried basil. Fish basa fillets are easy, quick and healthy meal for the party gathering or family dinner.

Oven baked fish basa is one of the easiest dinner ideas by ilonaspassion.com I @ilonaspassion

Baked basa fish fillets in the oven with the taste of sweet paprika. Topped with slices of lemon and basil. Smeared with the melted butter that adds additional flavor. Perfect weeknight main course. Also, very convenient to prepare before any party.

Oven Baked Basa Fish Fillets Recipe

Texture: tender, flaky.
Taste: salty, savory.
Simplicity: easy, season fish and bake.
Meal Type: dinner,meal prep.

Ingredients Needed

Basa Fish – white fish. Other white fish can be used for this recipe, for example: tilapia, cod, haddock. Just remember the baking time may vary.
Unsalted Butter – salted butter can be substituted but use less salt in the recipe.
Sweet Paprika – for extra flavor.
Dried Basil – fresh basil can be used as well.
Salt – Himalayan, sea salt or table salt etc.
Lemon Juice – to enhance the flavor.
Lemon Slices – to place on fish before baking. Lime can be used instead of lemon.

How to cook Basa Fish Fillets

(Full recipe and video below). Firstly, prepare marinate by mixing melted butter with spices and lemon juice.
Marinate the fish for about 20-30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 F.
Finally, bake uncovered on baking sheet in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Is Basa Fish Healthy

This is the type of catfish that is high is protein. It is very low in calories and it doesn’t contain any carbohydrates. Therefore, it is one of the best fish while dieting. Also, basa fillets contain high amount of fats and Omega 3 fatty acids. As a result, the Omega 3 acids lowers the risk of chronic diseases. These fillets are also low in sodium. In addition, this type of catfish contain potassium and zinc. The minerals that are important for our bodies to function.

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Tips to Make Oven Baked Basa Fish

Marinate the fish for about 20 minutes. I used silicone cooking brush to spread marinate nicely.
Also, I used my favorite freeze dried basil for the marinate, but you can use fresh if you have it, this will enhance the flavor.
It is best to put fish on parchment paper to prevent it from sticking to the pan.

Oven Baked Basa Fish Fillets Faq’s

How long does basa take to cook?

It will take approximately 30 mintes to bake the fish in the oven.

Do you bake fish covered or uncovered?

Bake basa fillets uncovered to have nice flaky texture.

What to serve with basa fish?

You can serve it with homemade mashed potatoes, kale salad and baked zucchini fries. These fish fillets will taste great with any grains like quinoa, barley or buckwheat, sweet potato or carrot fries will pair nicely also.

Complete dinner menu with kale salad, mashed potatoes and zucchini fries.

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Baked Basa Fish Fillet

Oven baked basa fish fillets with sweet paprika and dried basil.

Prep Time30 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Total Time1 hr

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: basa fish, fish

Servings:

Calories: 101kcal

Author: Ilona

Ingredients

2 basa fish fillets
4 tsp. unsalted butter
1/2 Tbsp. sweet paprika
1/2 Tbsp. dried basil
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. lemon juice
4 lemon slices

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper. Put basa fish on the baking sheet.
Melt butter in the small glass bowl. Add sweet paprika, dried basil, salt and lemon juice.
Spread the marinate on both sides of fish using cooking brush or spoon. Marinate for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Bake for 30 minutes uncovered.

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Notes

Basa Fish – white fish. Other white fish can be used for this recipe, for example: tilapia, cod, haddock. Just remember the baking time may vary.
Unsalted Butter – salted butter can be substituted but use less salt in the recipe.
Dried Basil – fresh basil can be used as well.
Lemon Slices – to place on fish before baking. Lime can be used instead of lemon.
Marinate the fish for about 20 minutes. I used silicone cooking brush to spread marinate nicely.
Also, I used my favorite freeze dried basil for the marinate, but you can use fresh if you have it, this will enhance the flavor.
It is the best to put fish on parchment paper to prevent it from sticking to the pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 101kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 127mgPotassium: 231mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2095IUVitamin C: 19.1mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 4.3mg

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