Best 4 Fast Vietnamese Caramel Bluefish Recipes
Fast Vietnamese caramel bluefish is a quick and easy dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, this dish combines the richness of caramelized fish with the aromatic flavors of Vietnamese spices. In this article, we will take you through the steps of creating this delicious and flavorful meal, offering tips and tricks to ensure that your fish is cooked to perfection. From the selection of the right ingredients to the cooking techniques, we will guide you through the process of making this Vietnamese classic in no time. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets to creating the best fast Vietnamese caramel bluefish!
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
FAST VIETNAMESE CARAMEL BLUEFISH
The first bluefish catch marks the beginning of summer in the Northeast, where the rich-tasting fish are plentiful, inexpensive and sustainable. Bluefish are best enjoyed very fresh, so make sure to get yours from a reliable source. Eaten within a day or two of catching, the flesh is sweet and flaky, with a deep ocean flavor. In this recipe, fillets are simmered in a brown sugar, ginger and soy sauce mixture that mimics the peppery flavors of a classic Vietnamese caramel fish, but without having to make caramel. The result is complex, tangy, slightly sweet and comes together in under 30 minutes. And if you can't get bluefish, other full-flavored fillets can be substituted. And if you can't find lemongrass, use strips of lemon or lime zest instead.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, weekday, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Brush fish all over with oil. Remove outer layer of lemongrass stalk and cut stalk into 2-inch lengths. Using the butt of a kitchen knife, pound and bruise stalks all over.
- Place lemongrass pieces, sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, ginger and black pepper in a large skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, and reduce sauce for 1 to 2 minutes, until syrupy.
- Place fish, skin side-down, in pan. Simmer, basting fish frequently with pan sauce, for 2 minutes; carefully turn fish and continue cooking until fish is just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
- Transfer fish to a serving plate and garnish with scallion, jalapeño and cilantro. Drizzle with additional sauce. Serve over rice, if desired.
CARAMEL COATED CATFISH
Catfish cooked Vietnamese style, coated in a caramel fish sauce.
Provided by Everett
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Vietnamese
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 106.7 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 675.9 mg, Sugar 18.5 g
VIETNAMESE FISH SIMMERED IN CARAMEL SAUCE (CA KHO TO)
This is one of my favorite dishes at a local Vietnamese restaurant. I searched around the internet for the recipe and this is what a came up with. I just made this tonight and am quite surprised how close it taste to the restaurant version. It is normally made in a clay pot but a 2-quart saucepan will suffice. Beware, fish sauce is a very pungent ingredient.
Provided by angelcakes
Categories Catfish
Time 50m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, cook the sugar over low to medium heat, swirling the pan constantly, until brown and caramelized.
- Remove pan from heat and stir the fish sauce into the caramel.
- It will smoke slightly.
- Return the pan to low heat and gently boil for about couple minutes while stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Stir in the shallots, chili and ginger.
- Add the fish in the caramel sauce and sprinkle with black pepper.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
- Simmer for 30-45 minutes, turning the fish occasionally and carefully.
- Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.2, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 124.7, Sodium 225.6, Carbohydrate 26.7, Sugar 22.2, Protein 35.2
QUICK VIETNAMESE FISH IN CARAMEL SAUCE
Tracy K highly recommends this recipe - and I trust her recommendations. From the July, 2006 edition of 'Delicious' magazine...here for posterity...
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Healthy
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine soy sauce, brown sugar and fish sauce, set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoons oil in skillet over high heat. When hot, cook fish skin side down 2 minutes, or until lightly browned. Turn and cook one minute, then remove from skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1/2 Tbsp oil. Add onion, cook 2 minutes or until wilted and just beginning to brown. Add garlic, cook one minute. Add soy sauce mixture, stir well. Return fish to skillet and cook 2-3 minutes, or until sauce is dark and syrupy. Top with lime juice and black pepper.
- Serve with steamed rice and vegetables (sauteed greens are good here!).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.5, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 73.6, Sodium 2261.2, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 28.6, Protein 43.9
Tips:
- Choose the right fish: Bluefish is the traditional choice for this dish, but you can also use other firm-fleshed fish such as salmon, trout, or mackerel.
- Make sure the fish is fresh: The fresher the fish, the better the dish will taste. Look for fish that is bright-eyed and has a firm, springy flesh.
- Clean and prepare the fish properly: Remove the head, tail, and fins from the fish, and then gut it. Rinse the fish inside and out with cold water.
- Score the fish: Score the fish on both sides with a sharp knife, making shallow cuts about 1/4 inch deep. This will help the marinade penetrate the fish and cook it evenly.
- Marinate the fish: Combine the fish, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Cook the fish: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the fish and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Serve immediately.
Conclusion:
This Vietnamese Caramel Bluefish is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The fish is marinated in a flavorful sauce and then cooked in a sweet and savory caramel sauce. The result is a moist and tender fish that is packed with flavor. Serve the fish with rice, vegetables, or your favorite sides.
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