Description
Buttery Cheesy Basa is a delicious and easy-to-make fish dish. The tender basa fillets are cooked to perfection in a rich, buttery sauce, then topped with melted cheese for an indulgent, comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 basa fillets (about 4 oz each)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 lemon, sliced (for serving)
Instructions
- Season the basa fillets with salt, pepper, and dried oregano on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and sizzling, add the basa fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses to the skillet. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Return the cooked basa fillets to the skillet and spoon some of the cheesy sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the fish is heated through and the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices. Serve immediately with a side of rice, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- If you prefer a lighter version, you can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy milk such as almond milk.
- Feel free to use any other white fish fillets, such as tilapia or cod, in place of basa.
- For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on top of the dish before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg