Crispy Baked Basa

5.00 (25)
⏱ 40 mins 🍽 6 serving(s) 🏷 Egg Free

This recipe features basa, a freshwater catfish with a mild, delicate flavour. The fillets are coated in a crunchy mixture of ground almonds, cornmeal, and parmesan cheese, then baked until perfectly cooked. The result is a crispy, golden fish dish without a strong odour, finished with fresh parsley and lemon. It is an excellent egg-free main course, ready to serve in about 40 minutes.

Crispy Baked Basa

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup almonds, ground and toasted
  • 3 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 2 lbs basa fillets
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • parsley
  • lemon juice

Method

  1. Mix the ground almonds, cornmeal, parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, flour, and lemon pepper together in a bowl.
  2. Brush each basa fillet with lemon juice, then press it into the almond mixture to coat all sides completely.
  3. Arrange the coated fillets on a baking tray and cook in an oven preheated to 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, until the fish flakes easily.
  4. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and accompany with lemon wedges and tartare sauce.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium131700 mg

Recipe details

CategoryEgg Free
AuthorBarb G.