Black Bean-Garlic Catfish for Two

From EatingWell:

If you’re on the fence about catfish, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how the pungent black bean-garlic sauce balances the fish’s strong flavor. Serve with udon noodles (or brown rice) and sauteed broccoli with ginger.

Black Bean-Garlic Catfish for Two Recipe

Makes: 2 servings

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Profile

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
8 ounces catfish fillets, patted dry and cut into 2 portions
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons black bean-garlic sauce (see Note)
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped scallion, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons water
Pinch crushed red pepper

Preparation

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 1/2 teaspoons oil in a medium 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 1/2 teaspoon oil, black bean-garlic sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons scallion, vinegar, water and crushed red pepper in a small bowl.
Serve the fish with the sauce and garnish with more scallion, if desired.

Tips & Notes

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.

Nutrition

Per serving: 193 calories; 12 g fat ( 2 g sat , 6 g mono ); 62 mg cholesterol; 3 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 18 g protein; 0 g fiber; 575 mg sodium; 355 mg potassium.

Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat

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