For foodies who love seafood, basa fish fingers are sure to open up a world of delight and deliciousness. Basa fish finger recipes are appetising and easy to make, crunchy on the outside, and soft inside. A side of mayonnaise, ketchup, or tartar sauce usually accompanies your basa fish fingers for an extra-saucy touch.
Whether you’re throwing a party for friends or hosting a game night at your place, Licious Basa Fish Fingers make a superb snack. The ingredients used to prepare your basa fingers recipe can be hand-picked depending on your preferences. Some may like to add spicy ingredients, some may prefer more herbs in the crust, and others may enjoy the plain old golden fried goodness of basa fingers with a hint of lemon.
The best part is that you can prepare your own version of basa fingers with basic ingredients to create a wonderful treat to be enjoyed by all. Fish fingers are ideal for an everyday snack or an item to share with loved ones on a special occasion.
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Preparing fish fingers is like warming up for a celebration of flavours.
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Ingredients of Peri Peri Fish Fingers Recipe
Ingredients
- 500 gms Basa - Finger Cut
- 1+ 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt - to taste
- 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons refined oil
- 2 pieces Lemon wedges
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Parsley (for seasoning)
- Tartar sauce (as required)
- Peri-peri seasoning (to taste)
Instructions
- Roast the breadcrumbs: Preheat your oven to a temperature of 180 °C. Take a tray and spray cooking oil on it. Then spread the breadcrumbs evenly across the tray. Roast the breadcrumbs for 3-4 minutes until they turn golden. Take your golden breadcrumbs into another bowl and add salt and pepper to taste, along with your parmesan cheese. Mix and set aside.
- Prepare the batter: Increase the temperature of your oven to 220 °C, take a baking tray and spray it with cooking oil. In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, salt, pepper, egg, peri-peri seasoning, and all-purpose flour for the batter. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Coat the basa finger cuts in batter and cook: Dip the fish fingers in the batter and use a pair of tongs to toss the batter-dipped fish into breadcrumbs. Coat on all sides and transfer the coated fish onto your baking tray that has been greased with oil. Spray a little refined oil over your fish, put the tray in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the basa fish fingers are crisped to perfection.
- Fish fingers are ready to eat! You can serve your basa fish fingers with tartar sauce, and garnish the dish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Sprinkle some more peri-peri seasoning on top for an extra zing. Viola, it’s time to taste your creation.
Recipe Notes
- You may also grill the basa fish fingers if you prefer not to bake them.
- Before you start cooking, you can marinate your basa fish fillets with ginger-garlic paste and lemon juice to add a flavoursome kick to the dish.
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