Basa (Swai) Fish in Coconut Sauce

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Basa is a mild white fish. This recipe is very quick to make. I serve it with a side of coconut rice to use up the rest of the coconut milk in the can and the fish is done before the rice finishes cooking.

Recipe by Questoria
Published on April 4, 2019
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
12 mins
Total Time:
22 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup coconut milk

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon hot sauce

  • 1⁄16 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets swai fish, cut into 3-inch pieces

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon cold water

Directions

  1. Mix coconut milk, garlic, soy sauce, salt, hot sauce, and black pepper together in a large skillet or wok; add swai fish. Cook over medium-high heat until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.

  2. Stir cornstarch and cold water together in a bowl; mix into fish mixture and cook until sauce is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

248 Calories
18g Fat
4g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 248
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 365mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 19g
Vitamin C 2mg 9%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 445mg 9%

* 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.

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