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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yields
6 servings
Your choice of fried basa or cod fillets seasoned with herbs and spices and topped with a zesty homemade salsa.
Courtesy of the Snyman family.
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ingredients
5
green onions, sliced
4
shallots, chopped
3
beefsteak tomatoes, chopped
2
cloves garlic, minced
1
cup pitted green olives, chopped
1
red bell pepper, chopped
¼
cup capers
1
lime, zest and juice
6
pieces basa or cod fillets
⅓
cup canned chipotles, chopped
½
cup cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper
2
Tbsp butter, divided
2
Tbsp olive oil
Small flour tortillas (optional)
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directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine green onions, shallots, tomatoes, garlic, olives, red pepper, and capers. Add zest and squeeze lime juice over mixture; set aside.
Step 2
Rub outside of fish with chipotle; sprinkle with cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Heat butter and oil in a large skillet, fry fish in batches and cook until done, about 6-8 minutes. Place fish on tray and top with salsa mixture.
Step 4
Serve with warm tortillas, if using.