Crispy Baked Basa

Basa is a new fish that is common in many markets here in Houston. It is a mild, tasty fish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 338 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 teaspoon capers
• 1 teaspoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
• 1 pound swai fish
• 1 cup finely crushed plain Melba toast rounds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

In a bowl, thoroughly blend the mayonnaise, mustard, capers, ketchup, paprika, and hot pepper sauce.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.