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Simple Guide To Grilled Basa Fish

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Basa fish is part of the larger catfish family. The body of a basa fish is stout and heavy. The rounded head is broader than it is long, the blunt snout having a white band on its muzzle. Basa fish has a milder and more delicate taste than other catfish. The basa fish also give less fishy smell than other fish does.

Mekong River Delta in Vietnam and Chao Phraya basin are the native areas of the basa fish. Basa fish are known to be from large rivers, in rapids and in deep, slower reaches. The American and European food market has the latest years taken an interest in the basa fish.

The way we grill basa fish is very similar to the way we grill fish like salmon. A good tip is to brush the fish with butter and add some spices to increase the taste. You can also use lemon or lime to give it a fresher and better taste.

After you have spiced up the basa filets and added some butter it is necessary to pack aluminum foil around them. There are several reasons for this. The process is simple. Make one sheet of aluminum foil for each filet and wrap the foil around it.

When it comes to how long you are supposed to grill the basa fish, people have different opinions. It all depend on how well grilled you want it to be. I typically grill on each side for 10 to 15 minutes or until it flakes. There is no need to turn the fish around all the time. Lay it on one side for 10 minutes and then turn it around for an aditional 10 minutes.

I hope you got the main idea on how to grill basa fish. The rest is now up to you. You can buy basa fish in several supermarkets, and you can test new ingredients and spices if you want to.