Striped catfish, also known as rainbow shark, is a catfish native to the Mekong River in Southeast Asia. Like the American Strait Catfish, it is very suitable for aquaculture and is widely planted in domestic and export markets. Since 2002, when a law restricting catfish labels to domestic species was passed, catfish cannot be sold as catfish in the United States. Unscrupulous importers and fishmongers sometimes sell them as a related but superior species, basa. Other names include SWAI in Thailand and tra in Vietnam.

> step 1

Rinse fish fillets with cold water and pat dry with clean paper towels. Place them on a baking tray covered with parchment and evenly separate them.

Step 2

Drop a few drops of lemon juice on slices and season them lightly with salt and pepper. Sprinkle butter on the fillets.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, then slide the fish slices onto the intermediate rack.

Step 4

bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes until the fish touches firmly and begins to rotate from T. Translucent to opaque in the middle of the thickest part of the meat.

Step 5

with your choice of hot dishes.

what you need

• paper towel

• baking tray with parchment

• lemon juice

  I > salt and pepper
butter

tip sprinkle some fresh and mild herbs, such as dill or parsley, to make the fish more delicious.

Pangu striped fish has mild taste and should be seasoned slightly. The strong taste will overwhelm its own delicate taste.

p>Striped catfish can be used in any recipe requiring Basa or catfish.