Soy-Braised Swai

This soy-braised swai (also known as basa) is light, fragrant, and is so easy to make. Most of the time is allowing the fish to cook in the hot, soy-flavored liquid. Serve with rice to gather up all those wonderful juices.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 286 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• ½ cup chopped scallions
• 1 ½ pounds swai fish
• 1 teaspoon seasoned rice vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a skillet with high sides over medium heat. Add ginger and sauté until fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds.

Step 2

Add fish fillets, soy sauce, water, scallions, cilantro, and vinegar to the skillet. Bring to a boil and cover.

Step 3

Remove from heat and let sit until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.