How to Make Fried Chili Sesame Catfish

Fried catfish coated in sesame batter recipe.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• (Main)
• 1lb. catfish fillets
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 egg or 2 egg whites
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds
• (For the dipping sauce)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 teaspoons chili pepper flakes
• 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
• 1-1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons sake or white wine

1. Rinse catfish fillets and dry with paper towels. Place flour in a plate or on a piece of waxed paper.
   
   Place egg or egg whites in a separate plate.
   
   Use another dish and sprinkle some sesame seeds.

2. Dredge both sides of fillets lightly in flour. Then dip fillets in the egg, then coat with sesame seeds.

3. Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Carefully, one at a time, place catfish in the hot oil and cook for about 3 minutes per side, or until fish flakes easily when poked with a fork.
   
   Drain on paper towels.

4. Prepare the dipping sauce in a bowl by mixing garlic, chili flakes, ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, and white wine (or sake).
   
   Pour the sauce mixture in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.

5. Arrange fish fillets on a large plate. Serve fish while hot with sauce spooned over them or in a bowl on the side.

[Wordart]

on 2/17/2009 This does sound good. I will have to try it out. Thanks!

[ReuseItAll]

on 2/7/2009 Terrific recipe!! We love Catfish and definitely don't have it enough!!! I'll look for it this week and try your recipe!! YUM!!