Vietnamese-Inspired Sweet & Spicy Catfish With Pick

Name: Vietnamese-Inspired Sweet & Spicy Catfish With Pickled Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Fish Ingredients; 3 tablespoons Honey; 2 tablespoons Tamari (or soy sauce); 1/2 tablespoon Sesame Oil; 2 Scallions, minced; 3 Garlic Cloves, minced or pressed; 1 1/2 tablespoons Ginger, minced or grated on microplane; 1 tablespoon Black Sesame Seeds, toasted; 1 pinch each of Salt and Pepper; 1.5 pounds Catfish; Remaining Ingredients; 3 tablespoons Cider Vinegar; 3 tablespoons Rice Vinegar; 1/4 cup Honey; 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha; 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 Carrots, cut into 4 pieces lengthwise, sliced thin; 1/2 Small Red Onion, sliced thin; 4-5 Radishes, sliced thin; 1/2 Cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded, sliced thin; 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt; 1 tablespoon Sriracha; 1/4 teaspoon Honey; 1/4 teaspoon Salt; 1 14 oz. Box of Rice Noodles; 1 1/2 cups Edamame; 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds, toasted; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

Fish Ingredients
3 tablespoons Honey
2 tablespoons Tamari (or soy sauce)
1/2 tablespoon Sesame Oil
2 Scallions, minced
3 Garlic Cloves, minced or pressed
1 1/2 tablespoons Ginger, minced or grated on microplane
1 tablespoon Black Sesame Seeds, toasted
1 pinch each of Salt and Pepper
1.5 pounds Catfish
Remaining Ingredients
3 tablespoons Cider Vinegar
3 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
1/4 cup Honey
1/2 teaspoon Sriracha
1 teaspoon Salt
2 Carrots, cut into 4 pieces lengthwise, sliced thin
1/2 Small Red Onion, sliced thin
4-5 Radishes, sliced thin
1/2 Cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded, sliced thin
1/4 cup Greek Yogurt
1 tablespoon Sriracha
1/4 teaspoon Honey
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 14 oz. Box of Rice Noodles
1 1/2 cups Edamame
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped

1
Marinate the Fish - Put the fish in a ziplock bag. Mix all of the remaining ingredients under Fish Ingredients together and pour in the ziplock bag. Put in the fridge while you prepare the remaining components or up to 2 hours.
2
Pickle the Vegetables - Mix together the two vinegars, the 1/4 cup honey, 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha, 1 teaspoon salt. Add the carrots, onions, radishes, and cucumber and mix together. Set aside for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. Note - you can really use any combo of these veggies you wish.
3
Make the yogurt sauce - Mix together the yogurt, 1 tablespoon Sriracha, 1/4 teaspoon honey, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
4
Make the noodles and edamame - Boil water and add the rice noodles. About 2 minutes before the noodles are done, add the edamame. Cook until al dente. Drain and Rinse with cold water. Return to the pot and just before serving, add the sesame seeds, 4-6 TB (to taste) of the vegetable pickling liquid, and salt to taste.
5
Cook the fish: Broil for about 6-10 minutes until browned and cooked through. The cooking time really depends on the thickness of your fish.
6
Assemble the Dish: In a shallow bowl or plate, place a mound of noodles and edamame, top with a piece of fish, drizzle the yogurt sauce over the fish, top with a scoop of the picked vegetables (drained of the pickling juice), and sprinkle with cilantro.
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Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Fish Ingredients, 3 tablespoons Honey, 2 tablespoons Tamari (or soy sauce), 1/2 tablespoon Sesame Oil, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese-Inspired Sweet & Spicy Catfish With Pickled Vegetables 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.

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Vietnamese-Inspired Sweet & Spicy Catfish With Pickled Vegetables

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