This Creamy Fish Fillet Casserole is an easy and scrumptious weeknight dinner. Plus, it’s ready in 30 minutes!!
If you’re a seafood person…welp this recipe is perfect for you!
Let me introduce you to what my kids called “the pink fish”. My kids really like this dish, I think they like it because of the pink sauce. I usually make it as a quick weeknight meal because I know they’ll eat it without complaints. Plus, it has enough flavor and kick to keep the adults happy as well!
This time I used the Basa fish fillets that I picked up at my local Asian supermarket. It was the first time I tried this fish but I was pleasantly surprised. This fish has a very mild fish flavor. It’s moist and slightly firm. I will definitely buy it again. But don’t worry, if you can’t find Basa fillets this recipe also works great with many types of white fish fillets, including tilapia or mahi-mahi.
The star of this recipe is the sauce…Hands down the best sauce for fish EVER!!
The sauce is actually quite refreshing rather than rich and heavy. It’s very simple to make, with 4 everyday ingredients: Clamato®, evaporated milk, lime juice, and cornstarch.
We all know Clamato® as the indispensable ingredient in many beverages, including the traditional Michelada™. But it’s more than that. Because of its versatility, and the fact that it’s made with a blend of spices, It can be used as an ingredient in many recipes. I love it in this recipe because there’s no acidic taste, just a very fresh and light tomato-ish flavor.
This is a great simple recipe to add to your repertoire!
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Creamy Fish Fillet Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 lb white fish fillets (4 big fillets approx.), (such as Basa or tilapia or any white fish fillet of your liking)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups Clamato® Original flavor
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425º F (218º C).
- Pat fillets dry with a paper towel. Season fillets on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook for 3 minutes, or until translucent and fragrant. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute, constantly stirring to avoid burning.
- Add Clamato®, evaporated milk, cornstarch, lime juice, and lime zest; mix to combine. Cook for 5 - 6 minutes, frequently stirring, until sauce thickens a little. Place fish fillets over the sauce.
- Bake for 15 - 20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and chopped parsley (if using). Serve immediately with your favorite side dish, such as rice or mashed potatoes , or cauliflower rice.
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O goodness ~ this looks totally awesome and I so can’t wait to make it ~~ pretty great when you only need the fish and clamato juice to make a new meal!!! Wonder how it would be on sea bass/grouper or red snapper ~~ just can’t bring myself to do tilapia since its farm raised….I know silly aren’t I ~~ anyway I let you know how mine turns out…..have no doubt it will be awesome!
This not only looks good, it sounds beyond delicious. And the best part it can be enjoyed during the Lent season. #Client
Thanks Ana!!
Clamato is something I never heard of. I don’t think we can get it over here. What would you replace it with? This sounds like a delicious meal to please my wife 🙂
Thanks in advance
Hello Simon! Clamato juice is a combination of tomato juice, clam juice and some spices. I think this link might help you http://www.food.com/recipe/clamato-juice-substitute-homemade-copycat-clone-11774 . Thanks for stopping by.
If you can’t find it you could try V8. Maybe add clam juice. She prob isn’t allowed to.suggest that because she’s advertising Clamato.
I have to say that your photos are gorgeous! I literally want to pick up a fork and dive into that dish. Beautiful. Thanks for the recipe!
You are so kind, Meredith! Thanks for stopping by =)
This looks yummy! I’m always on the lookout for great fish recipes for the hubby! This will be going on my to make list for sure!
Thanks Nellie! If you give it a try please come back and let me know how you like it.
This sounds so yummy to me! We eat a lot of Mahi (thank you Costco) and I am always looking for a new way to prepare it! Beautiful photos as well!
Thanks Kathi!! You’re going to love this recipe.
I’m a huge fish fan, but I’ve never tried baking Basa. It looks amazing!
Thank you Raia!