Caramel Coated Catfish Recipe

Name: Caramel Coated Catfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup water; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 shallots, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/3 cup water; 1/3 cup white sugar; 2 pounds catfish fillets; 1/2 teaspoon white sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 green onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 shallots, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup white sugar
2 pounds catfish fillets
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

1
Mix 1/3 cup of water with the fish sauce in a small bowl and set aside. Combine shallots, garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a separate bowl and set aside.
2
Heat 1/3 cup of water and 1/3 cup of sugar in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar turns deep golden brown. Gently stir in the fish sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Stir in the shallot mixture and cook until shallots soften, then add the catfish. Cover and cook the catfish until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes on each side. Place catfish on a large plate, cover, and set aside. Increase heat to high and stir in 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. Stir in the lime juice and any sauce that has collected on the plate. Bring to a boil and simmer until the sauce has reduced. Pour sauce over the catfish and garnish with green onions and cilantro.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup water, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 shallots, chopped, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Caramel Coated Catfish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caramel Coated Catfish

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