Pan-fried Catfish Fillets

10 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 12 cups orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon powdered ginger
  • 4 (6 ounce) catfish fillets
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
  • cornstarch
  • 13 cup cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Directions

  1. 1
    COMBINE SOY SAUCE, 1/2 cup orange juice and ginger in a bowl, add the catfish, cover and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours or up to 6.
  2. 2
    Place remaining cup of orange juice in a saucepan, place over medium heat and cook, reducing the liquid by about 1/2.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat and whisk in the butter.
  4. 4
    Add the rind, cover, and keep warm.
  5. 5
    Drain the marinade and pat the fillets dry with a towel.
  6. 6
    Dust with cornstarch and shake off excess.
  7. 7
    Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
  8. 8
    When the oil is hot, add the catfish, 2 fillets at a time.
  9. 9
    Fry until golden, about 3 minutes, then turn and fry until done, another 3 to 4 minutes depending on the thickness of the fillet.
  10. 10
    Drain on paper towels and keep warm in the oven while cooking the remaining 2 fillets.
  11. 11
    To serve, dress a warm platter with the sauce,arrange catfish on top and garnish with chopped parsley.

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