Ingredients
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⅔ cup water, divided
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2 tablespoons fish sauce
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2 medium shallots, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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⅓ cup white sugar
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2 pounds catfish fillets
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½ teaspoon white sugar
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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1 green onion, thinly sliced
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½ cup chopped cilantro
Directions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
