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ChuckwagonCookie's Thai Kra Pao Catfish

ChuckwagonCookie's Thai Kra Pao Catfish Recipe

Slightly sweet, full of umami and as spicy as you want it, this take on Thai Kra Pao is a great way to serve catfish! The Holy Basil (or Thai basil) is essential, look for it in a local Asian market! If you can't find Thai peppers, use jalapeno, cayenne or serrano instead.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Calories 355.9 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 -3 catfish fillets
  • 1 cup fish breading
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 1 1/3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup Thai basil, chiffonade cut
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 -5 Thai peppers, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, julienned
  • 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 zucchini, julienned

Instructions
 

  • Bread and fry the catfish in 1/2 inch of oil for about 3 minutes per side.
  • Julienne cut the onions and bell peppers, chop the hot peppers.
  • Saute the onions and peppers in a wok or skillet until tender.
  • Beware, inhaling pepper fumes is painful!
  • Add the garlic and zucchini, saute for a few minutes.
  • Add sauce ingredients, let simmer for a few minutes.
  • Thicken if desired with 2 tsp corn starch mixed into couple ounces of water.
  • Place fried catfish on a bed of basmati rice, spoon sauce over the top and sprinkle generously with the Thai basil -- enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 273gCalories: 355.9kcalCarbohydrates: 30.3gProtein: 34.5gFat: 10.9gSaturated Fat: 2.4gCholesterol: 89.2mgSodium: 6097.2mgFiber: 3.1gSugar: 17g
Keyword < 60 Mins, Asian, Catfish, Thai
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