How to Make Caramel-Coated Catfish - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're tired of the same old grilled or fried catfish, it's time to try something new and exciting. Enter the mouthwatering Caramel-Coated Catfish recipe. This dish offers a unique blend of savory and sweet flavors that will leave your taste buds tingling and your family begging for seconds.

With a crispy and caramelized exterior and tender, flaky catfish on the inside, this recipe takes this humble fish to a whole new level of deliciousness. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or ...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

    404 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 676mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 854mg