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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 154 g
(Approx. 4 Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 Calories From Fat 110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13 g 20%
Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13%
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 105 mg 35%
Sodium 1020 mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate 16 g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1 g 4%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 21 g
Vitamin A 4% Iron 6%
Vitamin C 0% Calcium 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
 
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Southern Fried Basa

Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
8 minutes
Total Time
23 minutes
Serves
4  People

Ingredients

Recipe makes 4 Servings

1 Lb Striped Pangasius (Swai) Fillet
3/4 cup(s) corn meal
11 Tbsp flour, reserve 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp)
1 1/2 Tsp salt
1 Tsp Lawry's Garlic Powder
1/2 Tsp cayenne pepper
1 egg, beaten with 1 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp water
1 1/2 cup(s) vegetable oil
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Instructions

1
Rinse basa, pat dry, and cut into 4 portions (if pieces are very thick, cut in half).
2
Combine cornmeal with 3 tablespoons flour, salt, garlic powder and cayenne in a shallow bowl or on a plate; place 1/2 cup flour in a separate bowl or plate.
3
Beat egg with water in a separate shallow bowl.
4
Pour oil into a large skillet to a depth of 1/4-inch; heat oil 4 minutes over medium-high heat.
5
Coat basa in flour and dip in egg, then turn in cornmeal mixture to coat evenly.
6
Fry in 2 batches, 2 minutes per side, until golden (Avoid crowding and try to prevent pieces from touching); use 2 spatulas to turn basa; remove to paper towels to drain.
7
Note: Depending on the size of your fillets you may have to add more cornmeal, flour and/or eggs if you want them thickly coated in the mixture.

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