Basa Fillets in Tomatillo Sauce Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Basa Fillets in Tomatillo Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ cups long grain white rice

2 ½ cups water

3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules

1 pound fresh tomatillos

husks removed

3 jalapeno peppers

cut into large pieces

1 clove garlic

1 tablespoon salt

or to taste

1 tablespoon corn oil

½ cup chopped onion

1 ½ pounds swai fish

1 clove garlic

minced

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Seafood

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Meanwhile in a large pot bring about 2 inches of water to a boil. Add jalapenos and cook for 5 minutes then add the tomatillos. Boil for 5 more minutes. Remove the tomatillos with a slotted spoon and transfer to a 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.

Step 3

Heat the corn oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and 1 clove of garlic; cook and stir until fragrant. Add the fish fillets and cook for about 2 minutes per side. 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.

Step 4

Serve fish immediately on a bed of rice. Spoon sauce over the top. Enjoy with your favorite ice cold beverage. Buen Apetito!

Nutritional Information

Basa Fillets in Tomatillo Sauce Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 379.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 22.2g 44%

Carbohydrates: 43.9g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 4.1g

Fat: 12.2g 19%

Saturated Fat: 2.5g 13%

Cholesterol: 53.5mg 18%

Vitamin A Iu: 297.6IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.1mg 78%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 25%

Vitamin C: 15.1mg 25%

Folate: 130.9mcg 33%

Calcium: 41.1mg 4%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 57.9mg 21%

Potassium: 649.5mg 18%

Sodium: 1416.3mg 57%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 73%

Calories From Fat: 109.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.