Cornmeal Crusted Basa with Spanish Riced Cauliflower, Guacamole and Fire Roasted Salsa

Prep

5 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Serves

4

Ingredients

  • Four 5 oz basa fillets
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 2 cups riced cauliflower
  • 1 cup prepared roasted salsa, divided
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 4 tablespoons prepared guacamole
  • Cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep
  • Season the basa with salt and pepper.
  • Dust each filet in cornmeal. Set aside.

Cook
  • In a nonstick pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Add the cauliflower and cook over medium heat until tender.
  • Add 3/4 cup of the salsa to the pan. Heat through and set aside.
  • Place another nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the remaining olive oil. When it shimmers, add the basa fillets and cook for 3 minutes,
  • Flip and cook for another 3 minutes then remove them from the pan and drain on paper towels.

Serve
  • Divide the cauliflower between 4 dinner plates.
  • Place a piece of basa on top of the cauliflower and garnish each piece with a dollop of guacamole, a lime wedge and sprig of cilantro.
  • Spoon the reserved salsa around the plate.