Recipe Details
Ingredients
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⅔cupwater, divided
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2tablespoonsfish sauce
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2mediumshallots, chopped
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4clovesgarlic, minced
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1 ½teaspoonsground black pepper
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¼teaspoonred pepper flakes
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⅓cupwhite sugar
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2poundscatfish fillets
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½teaspoonwhite sugar
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1tablespoonfresh lime juice
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1green onion, thinly sliced
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½cupchopped cilantro
Cooking Directions
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Combine 1/3 cup water and fish sauce in a small bowl. Combine shallots, garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a separate bowl.
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Heat 1/3 cup sugar and remaining 1/3 cup water in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar turns deep golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Gently stir in fish sauce mixture and bring to a boil.
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Stir in shallot mixture and cook until shallots soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add catfish, cover, and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer catfish to a large plate, and cover to keep warm.
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Increase the heat to high and stir in 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Stir in lime juice and add any catfish juices that have collected on the plate. Bring mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until sauce has reduced, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour sauce over catfish and garnish with cilantro and green onion.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe4 | |
Calories404 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 17g |
22% |
Saturated Fat 4g |
20% |
Cholesterol 107mg |
36% |
Sodium 676mg |
29% |
Total Carbohydrate 24g |
9% |
Dietary Fiber 1g |
3% |
Total Sugars 19g |
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Protein 37g |
74% |
Vitamin C 8mg |
9% |
Calcium 50mg |
4% |
Iron 2mg |
11% |
Potassium 854mg |
18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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