Hmm what to cook? Basa in the freezer- 2 large fillets from Vietnam for $6. Are basa oceanwise? Gulp. Nope. Found this site that is helpful in identifying fish that are sustainable and good for you and the planet at http://www.oceanwise.ca/seafood/catfish/basa-tra.
For now though let's pretend it's catfish which is the suggested alternative to basa. Last night I needed something quick and found some kind of soy sauce based creation in a bottle in the fridge and some leftover brown rice, red rice, lentil combination from protein goddess salad as well as a huge box of salad, feta and tomatoes. Viola, dinner is done!
You will need:
2 or more pieces of sustainable fish (if you can)
*Soy sauce mix or make your own (soy sauce, water, ginger, garlic, green onions)
Spring mix
Feta
Cherry tomatoes
**Leftover dressing
Leftover or fresh rice, quinoa, mash potato, etc.
Place rinsed fish in the pan on med heat.
Add about 1/2 cup of sauce- see that fish has enough to cook in at least on the bottom.
Cook on low and simmer on one side for a few minutes, flip cook for a few minutes. No rush.
Spread sauce around.
DO NOT overcook fish. Tender, flakey, juicy. Dried out fish is the worst.
Serve fish with hot rice, salad. Ta da!
*Soy sauce is a great marinade for any kind of fish but only marinade for an hour or so. If you marinade it too long it can get very salty.
**I always have dressing in my fridge. I usually double the batches and have it on hand whenever I need it. The only dressing we buy is blue cheese which my husband is addicted to. It's how he eats his carrots.
