FRIED CATFISH WITH CHIVE-GINGER SAUCE

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Categories     Fish     Ginger     Quick & Easy     Lime     Pan-Fry     Chive     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 small garlic clove, pressed
1 teaspoon (packed) golden brown sugar
4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 6- to 7-ounce skinless catfish fillets
All purpose flour
Peanut oil (for frying)
Fresh whole chives

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, grated ginger, garlic and golden brown sugar in small bowl to blend. Mix in 3 tablespoons chopped chives. (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Press 1 tablespoon chopped chives onto both sides of fish. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Dredge fish in flour; shake off excess.
  • Pour peanut oil into heavy large skillet to depth of 1/4 inch. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add catfish fillets to skillet and cook until crisp outside and just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer catfish to paper towels to drain. Place catfish on plates. Pour sauce over. Garnish catfish with whole chives and serve immediately.

Umesh Dusadh
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This catfish recipe is a winner! The fish was crispy and flaky, and the sauce was flavorful and well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


Baraka John
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This was my first time cooking catfish, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The catfish was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again!


Tonnie Enyioko Taylor
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This recipe is a keeper! The catfish was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


mohammad uzair
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I'm not a big fan of catfish, but this recipe changed my mind. The catfish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


angela esparza
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The flavor combination of the crispy catfish and the tangy-sweet sauce was amazing. Highly recommend!


Lebogang
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The catfish is always crispy and the sauce is always delicious.


Payton Mallory
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The catfish was cooked well, and the sauce had a nice tangy flavor. I might try making it again with less chili next time.


Darcia Swanepoel
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to make this dish with great results. The catfish turned out crispy and golden brown, and the sauce was flavorful and well-balanced.


Linda Govinder
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Tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The catfish was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was also very tasty. Highly recommend!


Enzi Sevilla
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Absolutely delicious! The catfish was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. Will definitely be making this again.


Kim Art
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This catfish recipe was a game-changer! The crispy catfish paired with the vibrant chive-ginger sauce was an explosion of flavors. It's a dish that will stay in my recipe rotation for sure.