Basa Fillets in Tomatillo Sauce
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Cooking:
20 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Basa Fillets in Tomatillo Sauce

1. Long grain white rice - 1 ½ cups
2. Water - 2 ½ cups
3. Chicken bouillon granules - 3 teaspoons
4. Fresh tomatillos, husks removed - 1 pound
5. Jalapeno peppers, cut into large pieces - 3
6. Garlic - 1 clove
7. Salt, or to taste - 1 tablespoon
8. Corn oil - 1 tablespoon
9. Chopped onion - ½ cup
10. Swai fish - 1 ½ pounds
11. Garlic, minced - 1 clove
12. Chopped fresh cilantro - 3 tablespoons
13. Fresh lime juice - 1 tablespoon

How to cook deliciously - Basa Fillets in Tomatillo Sauce

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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.

4. Stage

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