Caramel Coated Catfish

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 pounds catfish fillets
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• 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.