Grilled basa fish fillet is fragrant and appealing with each piece of soft, delicious, and fatty fish. Hurry up and get cooking with TasteVN today to learn 2 recipes for grilled dishes from basa fish to invite the whole family to enjoy this weekend!
1. Grilled basa fish fillet with butter and lemon
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Basa Fish Fillet with Butter and Lemon For 2 people
Basa fish fillet 200 gr Unsalted butter 45 gr (depending on type) Lemon 1/2 fruit Basil leaves 1/2 tablespoon (chopped finely) Salt 1/4 teaspoon Chili powder 1/2 tablespoon
Note:
- You can easily find unsalted butter and basil leaves at supermarkets, places specializing in baking ingredients, or on e-commerce shopping channels.
- You can use either unsalted or salted butter. However, when using salted butter, remember to adjust the amount of salt to avoid the sauce mixture becoming too salty.
- Or you can substitute with margarine if you can’t find unsalted or salted butter.
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How to prepare Grilled Basa Fish Fillet with Butter and Lemon
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Prepare the basa fish fillet
Wash the basa fish fillet thoroughly and let it drain. You can cut it into bite-sized pieces or leave it whole according to the shape of the fish.
Then, line the grilling rack with parchment paper and place the fish fillet on top.
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Make the sauce and brush it on the fish
Melt 45g of unsalted butter. Then add about 1/2 tablespoon of chili powder, 1/2 tablespoon of finely chopped basil leaves, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of lemon juice to the bowl of butter, and mix the sauce well.
Using a brush, evenly coat both sides of the fish fillet with the sauce mixture and marinate for 15 – 20 minutes to let the fish absorb the flavors.
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Grilled fish fillet
Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes before cooking, to stabilize the oven temperature.
Before placing the fish in the oven, lay 2 thin slices of lemon on each piece of fish.
Finally, place the fish in the oven and grill at a temperature of approximately 170 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes.
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Final product
The grilled catfish fillet has a buttery aroma, combined with fragrant basil leaves. The fish is tender, with a slight spicy and sour taste from the sauce, making the dish more appealing and stimulating the taste buds. This dish is perfect for those “tired of rice” days!
2. Spicy grilled catfish fillet
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Spicy Grilled Catfish Fillet Serves 2
Catfish fillet 700 gr Tomato sauce 4 tablespoons Ginger 1 tablespoon (minced) Parsley 1 tablespoon (minced) Chili powder 2 teaspoons Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Salt/pepper 1 teaspoon
Note: You can easily find tomato sauce in supermarkets, grocery stores, or on e-commerce websites. Additionally, you can substitute tomato sauce with ketchup if not available.
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Required Tools
Oven, knife, cutting board, bowl, baking tray, …
How to Prepare Spicy Grilled Basa Fillet
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Prepare and Marinate Basa Fillet
Wash the basa fillet thoroughly with clean water, drain, and then cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Marinate the fish with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, rub evenly on both sides, and let it soak for 15 minutes.
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Make the Sauce and Brush It on the Fish
To make the sauce mixture, add the following ingredients one by one into a bowl: 4 tablespoons of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of minced ginger, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of chili powder, 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, and 1 tablespoon of minced parsley. Mix everything together thoroughly.
Next, brush the sauce mixture evenly on both sides of the basa fish, and get ready to grill the fish.
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Grill the fish
Before grilling, preheat the oven to 160 – 170 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes to stabilize the oven temperature.
Next, brush a little cooking oil on the baking tray. Then place each piece of catfish on the tray.
First, grill the fish for 20 minutes at 170 degrees Celsius, then flip the fish to the other side and continue grilling for about 20 more minutes before transferring the fish to a plate, then turn off the oven.
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Finished Product
An appealing dish with evenly golden fillets of fish, delicious and flavorful. Each piece has a crispy exterior and tender, sweet meat inside. The sauce seeps into the fish with a slight tanginess from the tomatoes, along with a bit of spiciness from the chili and ginger, making the dish even more enticing.
Surely, this dish will captivate your entire family, even those who are picky eaters. Let’s showcase your cooking skills right away!
How to Choose Fresh, Delicious Basa Fillet
- Good quality fillet will appear moist and fresh; if it has a gray color or flaking skin, it has been stored for too long.
- A good fillet piece usually lies flat, has a light pink color, and feels firm and solid to the touch rather than soft and flaky.
- The skin of the fillet must be shiny and bright. If it appears dull or torn, it may indicate that the fish is no longer fresh.
How to Remove the Fishy Smell from Basa Fillet
- If you don’t use salt, you can rub it with lemon or rinse the fish with cold water mixed with a little wine or vinegar.
- Continue to rinse the fish with clean water once more, then place it in a colander to drain.
- Additionally, you can boil water and pour it over the fish, which will help remove the sliminess and fishy smell.
See details: 7 Tips to Easily and Effectively Remove Fishy Smell
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In just a moment with a few simple steps, you have 2 grilled basa fish fillet dishes that are aromatic and attractive to treat your family. Wishing you success!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel: ilona’s passion and Desi Seasoning
