How to Cook Basa Fillets

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Place basa fillets on pieces of aluminum foil.. Season the fish with salt, pepper, oil, lemon, and herbs.. Seal the foil packets.

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Steps

1

Place basa fillets on pieces of aluminum foil.

Step 1

Place basa fillets on pieces of aluminum foil.

2

Season the fish with salt, pepper, oil, lemon, and herbs.

Step 2

Season the fish with salt, pepper, oil, lemon, and herbs.

3

Seal the foil packets.

Step 3

Seal the foil packets.

4

Heat half of a grill to high.

Step 4

Heat half of a grill to high.

5

Place the foil packets over indirect heat on the grill and cover it.

Step 5

Place the foil packets over indirect heat on the grill and cover it.

6

Grill the basa fillets for 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 6

Grill the basa fillets for 10 to 15 minutes.

7

Serve the grilled basa fillets.

Step 7

Serve the grilled basa fillets.

8

Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and lay the fish on a baking sheet.

Step 8

Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C) and lay the fish on a baking sheet.

9

Season the basa with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

Step 9

Season the basa with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

10

Marinate the fish for 15 minutes.

Step 10

Marinate the fish for 15 minutes.

11

Combine the oil, chili, ginger, garlic, and tomato puree.

Step 11

Combine the oil, chili, ginger, garlic, and tomato puree.

12

Coat the basa with the spicy mixture.

Step 12

Coat the basa with the spicy mixture.

13

Bake the spicy basa for 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 13

Bake the spicy basa for 20 to 25 minutes.

14

Remove and serve the spicy basa fillets.

Step 14

Remove and serve the spicy basa fillets.

15

Combine the cornmeal, 3 tablespoons (24 g) of the flour, and spices.

Step 15

Combine the cornmeal, 3 tablespoons (24 g) of the flour, and spices.

16

Set up a dredging station with the egg and remaining flour.

Step 16

Set up a dredging station with the egg and remaining flour.

17

Heat the vegetable oil for 4 minutes.

Step 17

Heat the vegetable oil for 4 minutes.

18

Coat the fish in flour, egg, and cornmeal.

Step 18

Coat the fish in flour, egg, and cornmeal.

19

Fry 2 of the fillets for 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 19

Fry 2 of the fillets for 4 to 5 minutes.

20

Serve the pan-fried basa fillets.

Step 20

Serve the pan-fried basa fillets.

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