About the Dish
For a flavorful yet elegant meal, Oven-Baked Spiced Basa on Harissa Risotto is a perfect choice. This dish highlights tender basa fillets seasoned with aromatic spices and baked to perfection, paired with a creamy, slightly smoky harissa-infused risotto. Among the most delightful Basa fillet recipes, it combines the richness of risotto with the light, flaky texture of fish, making it ideal for dinner parties or special family meals. The bold flavors of harissa complement the subtle taste of basa, creating a dish that’s both sophisticated and approachable.
With its vibrant color, balanced seasoning, and satisfying textures, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser. Quick to assemble yet impressive on the plate, it brings restaurant-quality flair to your home kitchen without complex techniques. Perfect for those who love Mediterranean-inspired flavors or want a healthier, protein-rich alternative to heavier meat dishes.
Prep Time, Cook Time, Servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 500g basa fillets
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock, warmed
- 2 tbsp harissa paste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Rub basa fillets with olive oil, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Place on a baking tray and bake for 12–15 minutes until cooked through.
- For the risotto, sauté onions and garlic in a pan with a little olive oil until soft.
- Add arborio rice and toast for 1–2 minutes. Gradually add warm stock, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until rice is creamy and al dente.
- Stir in harissa paste, Parmesan, and butter. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve the baked basa fillets on a bed of harissa risotto. Garnish with chopped parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutritional Info (per serving, approx.):
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 32g
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 580mg
- Potassium: 650mg
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 3g
- Vitamin A: 10% DV
- Vitamin C: 8% DV
- Calcium: 12% DV
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