Caramel-Coated Catfish

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Vietnamese-style catfish coated in a caramelized reduction.

Submitted by Everett
Updated on December 9, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ⅔ cup water, divided

  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce

  • 2 medium shallots, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • ⅓ cup white sugar

  • 2 pounds catfish fillets

  • ½ teaspoon white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced

  • ½ cup chopped cilantro

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

404 Calories
17g Fat
24g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 404
% 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
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.