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Whole Sizzling Catfish with Ginger and Ponzu Sauce
Photo: Gregor Moser

Whole Sizzling Catfish with Ginger and Ponzu Sauce

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

160
Calories
4g
Protein
14g
Fat
8g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 9 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Peanut Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Mushroom 1/2 cup sliced (35g) 15
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Catfish not in our table 0
Ponzu not in our table 0
Sauce not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 2 2 1/2 pound Whole U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish, gutted
  • 12 slices fresh ginger, blanched
  • Peanut oil for deep frying
  • 1 lemon
  • Ponzu Sauce (recipe follows:)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 6 tablespoons mirin (see Note)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • For garnish: Fried mushrooms, enoki mushrooms and fresh greens
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Directions

1

1. Make three 2-inch slits on each side of each catfish. Stuff each slit with a slice of ginger.

2

2. Pour enough peanut oil into a wok or a large, deep skillet so that it will cover catfish completely when frying. Heat oil until sizzling hot. Fry catfish in the hot oil, one at a time, turning to cook on all sides until golden brown and crispy and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Drain on paper towels.

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3. Place on serving plates and squeeze lemon juice over the hot catfish. Garnish with fried mushrooms, enoki mushrooms and greens. Serve with a bowl of ponzu sauce.

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4. For Ponzu Sauce: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Makes 1 cup.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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