This dish is great for folks who are on the fence about catfish because the pungent black bean-garlic sauce balances the fish's strong flavor. Serve with udon noodles or brown rice and sauteed broccoli with ginger broccoli.
Nutrition per serving may change if servings are adjusted.
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 pound catfish fillets, patted dry and cut into 4 portions
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon canola oil, divided
1 tablespoon black bean-garlic sauce (see Note)
1 tablespoon finely chopped scallion, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon water
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
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Place flour in a shallow dish. Sprinkle catfish with garlic powder and salt. Dredge the catfish in the flour, shaking off the excess (discard the remaining flour).
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the fish and cook, turning once, until golden brown and just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, black bean-garlic sauce, 1 tablespoon scallion, vinegar, water and crushed red pepper in a small bowl.
Serve the fish with the sauce and garnish with more scallion, if desired.
Ingredient Note: Black bean-garlic sauce, a savory, salty sauce used in Chinese cooking, is made from fermented black soybeans, garlic and rice wine. Find it in the Asian-foods section of most supermarkets or at Asian markets. Refrigerate for up to 1 year.
Per serving:
200 calories;12 g fat(2 g sat); 0 g fiber; 4 g carbohydrates; 18 g protein; 24 mcg folate; 62 mg cholesterol; 1 g sugars; 0 g added sugars; 40 IU vitamin A; 0 mg vitamin C; 11 mg calcium; 0 mg iron; 575 mg sodium; 357 mg potassium