Vietnamese Basa Fillets with Tomato Dill Sauce

Name: Vietnamese Basa Fillets with Tomato Dill Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1.25 pound basa fillets; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 yellow onion (medium, thinly sliced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained); 2 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped); 0.25 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1.5 cup white rice (uncooked); 1 cucumber (medium, thinly sliced)

Light and flaky basa fillets seared until sizzling, served with a vibrant tomato-dill sauce, fresh cucumber slices, and steamed white rice for a refreshing Vietnamese-inspired meal.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $4.14/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1.25 pound basa fillets
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 yellow onion (medium, thinly sliced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
2 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
0.25 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1.5 cup white rice (uncooked)
1 cucumber (medium, thinly sliced)

Instructions

Prepare the white rice according to package directions. Keep warm until serving.
Pat basa fillets dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the basa fillets and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Carefully remove the fish from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the thinly sliced yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, chopped fresh dill, chicken broth, and fish sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Return the seared basa fillets to the skillet, spooning some of the tomato-dill sauce over the top. Serve immediately with steamed white rice and thin slices of cucumber.

Notes

Basa cooks quickly and can dry out if overcooked, so watch it closely. Tilapia or cod can be used as alternatives.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 430
Protein: 37 g
Carbohydrates: 44 g
Fat: 13 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Sugar: 4 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg