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.
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
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
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Step 2
Pat the Basa catfish fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with half of the salt and black pepper.
Step 3
In the prepared baking dish, arrange the fillets in a single layer.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Pour the tomato mixture around and over the fillets in the baking dish.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the fillets are opaque and flake easily with a fork.
Step 7
Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
Step 8
Drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the baked fillets for added brightness.
Step 9
Serve hot with crusty bread, pasta, or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 913.6 grams (913.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 923 |
| Total Fat 64.80g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat 14.60g | 73% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g | |
| Cholesterol 220mg | 73% |
| Sodium 2927mg | 127% |
| Total Carbohydrate 20.50g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.10g | 25% |
| Total Sugars 8.20g | |
| Protein 66.10g | 132% |
| Vitamin D 400IU | 2000% |
| Calcium 453mg | 35% |
| Iron 8mg | 45% |
| Potassium 2235mg | 48% |
Source of Calories