Caramelized Chili Basa Fillet Recipe

Caramelized Chili Basa Fillet

From mysterix 16 years ago

Deliciously tangy and sweet, these inexpensive fillets sing with the spicy-sweet caramelized sauce.

Line a broiler pan with aluminum foil and conservatively coat with non-stick or oil spray.
Lightly sprinkle salt over greased foil then squeeze scattered drops of lemon juice across the surface, and lay fish fillets on the prepared broiler pan.
Gently massage one teaspoon of minced garlic into each fillet.
Baste each fillet generously with sweet chili sauce.
Broil under low flame until both fillets turn fleshy and white, and the sweet chili sauce browns and caramelizes overtop the fish.
Excellent when served with Sweet & Spicy Pan-Fried Pumpkin!
Note: A few folks have asked about Sweet Chili Sauce--It's a sugary/spicy red chili sauce from Thailand. You can find it most American/Canadian stores in the Asian aisle under the brand names "Thai Kitchen" or "Taste of Thai." Aussies and Brits should be familiar with this sauce.
Nutrition: 128 Cals; 1.8g Fat; .5g Saturated Fat; 50mg Cholesterol; 326mg Sodium; 10g Carbs; 9.1g Sugars; 15.9g Protein; 2% Vitamin A; 2% Calcium; 2% Vitamin C; 3% Iron

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aery 15 years ago
This looks like a fantastic way to use basa! Can not wait to try it.
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toleliz ate it and said...
Wonderful recipe! I think that Basa is one of the most under-rated fish. It has beautiful texture, great taste and as you mentioned it is very inexpensive to boot. I will try your method the next time I make Basa.
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Wonderful recipe! I think that Basa is one of the most under-rated fish. It has beautiful texture, great taste and as you mentioned it is very inexpensive to boot. I will try your method the next time I make Basa.

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