Basa Fillets in Tomatillo Sauce

Name: Basa Fillets in Tomatillo Sauce
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 680 grams basa (Vietnamese catfish) fillets; 1 Tbsp corn oil; 3 Tbsps chopped fresh cilantro; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3 jalapeno peppers, cut into large pieces; 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice; 118 milliliters chopped onion; 1 Tbsp salt, or to taste; 454 grams fresh tomatillos, husks removed; 591 milliliters water; 355 milliliters long grain white rice

Basa Fillets in Tomatillo Sauce might be just the sauce you are searching for. This gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains approximately 25g of protein, 4g of fat, and a total of 318 calories. Head to the store and pick up salt, garlic, corn oil, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 50 minutes.

Instructions

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.

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Rice

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Sauce Pan

Meanwhile, in a large pot, bring about 2 inches of water to a boil.

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Water

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Add jalapenos, and cook for 5 minutes, then add the tomatillos. Boil for 5 more minutes.

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Tomatillos

Jalapeno Pepper

Remove the tomatillos with a slotted spoon, and transfer to a blender.

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Tomatillos

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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.

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Salt

Heat the corn oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

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Add the onions and 1 clove of garlic; cook and stir until fragrant.

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Onion

Clove

Add the fish fillets, and cook for about 2 minutes per side.

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Fish Fillets

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.

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Lime Juice