Spicy Baked Basa With Tomatoes

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Here is Recipe #3! This one is inspired by whiskaffair.com/spicy-baked-basa-recipe. Remember: these ingredients and instructions are suggestions. I encourage you to be creative, use what you have, and make the adjustments that make sense for you. Measurements not included because I don't measure. 😍

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INGREDIENTS

Thawed (or Fresh) Basa Fillets
Tomatoes
Olive Oil
Lemon Juice
Sambal Oelek
Ginger
Garlic
Dill
Red Pepper Flakes
Chili Powder
Black Pepper
Sea Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: Wash and clean the Basa fillets.

STEP 2: Arrange the fillets on a baking tray leaving a bit of space between each.

STEP 3: Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and lemon juice on the fish and let it sit while you prepare the marinade.

STEP 4: In a small bowl mix together the olive oil, Sambal Oelek, grated ginger, minced garlic, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and tomatoes. *Tip* I used the remainder of a leftover can of whole tomatoes which worked well. Canned or fresh tomatoes in any form (crushed, diced, pureed etc) are other good options.

STEP 5: Cover each side of the fish with the marinade ensuring it is well coated. Let it sit.

STEP 6: Preheat the oven to 400°F.

STEP 7: Bake fillets until they are flaky. It should not take more than 15 minutes but also depends on your oven, the thiccness of the fillets etc.

STEP 8: Garnish with fresh dill.

STEP 9: Eat and enjoy!