Basa Fillets in Tomatillo Sauce

Name: Basa Fillets in Tomatillo Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups long grain white rice; 2.5 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; 0.5 cup chopped onion; 1.5 pounds swai fish; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

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This is a recipe that I tried and my husband and I really liked it. I made it spicy, but you can control the heat.

Recipe by ANGELICA682

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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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

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

379	Calories
12g	Fat
44g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 379
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 54mg	18%
Sodium 1416mg	62%
Total Carbohydrate 44g	16%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 22g
Vitamin C 15mg	76%
Calcium 41mg	3%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 650mg	14%

* 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.