Italian Basa Catfish
Elevate your seafood dinner with this vibrant Italian Basa Catfish recipe, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or elegant entertaining. Tender basa catfish fillets are baked to perfection with a medley of juicy cherry tomatoes, garlic, and aromatic herbs, creating a symphony of Mediterranean flavors in every bite. A touch of crushed red pepper flakes adds a gentle heat, while fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, and a squeeze of lemon juice provide a bright and zesty finish. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients like olive oil and oregano, this recipe delivers a healthy, crowd-pleasing meal that pairs beautifully with crusty bread, pasta, or a fresh green salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Basa catfish fillets
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Pat the Basa catfish fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with half of the salt and black pepper.
In the prepared baking dish, arrange the fillets in a single layer.
In a medium bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, remaining olive oil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, remaining salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat the tomatoes evenly.
Pour the tomato mixture around and over the fillets in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the fillets are opaque and flake easily with a fork.
Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
Drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the baked fillets for added brightness.
Serve hot with crusty bread, pasta, or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
269 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.8 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 650 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.4 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 719 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
