
U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish Turns Up the Heat
(NewsUSA) – When you think about catfish, your mind probably turns to Southern fish frys. But U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish has a pleasing, mild taste that lends itself to a wide variety of flavors.
Take this recipe for Spicy Catfish Strips with Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce. You’ll find that it packs some heat, making for a jazzy dinner party entree or a great way to spice up a humdrum weekday:

Ingredients
- 2 inch U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets cut into 1strips
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce such as Siracha
- 1/2 cup fish breading
- 1 tablespoon Chinese Five Spice
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 recipe Thai Peanut Sauce for serving
Easy Homemade Thai Peanut Sauce for Spicy Catfish
- 1/2 cup reduced fat coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter creamy or crunchy
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce reduced-sodium
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the catfish and the chili paste.
- In another small bowl, mix together the breading and Chinese Five Spice. Add the catfish strips a few at a time, tossing gently to coat with the breading and shaking off any excess.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil to 350 degrees. Add the catfish strips slowly, and cook until golden brown, turning once (at about four minutes).
- Remove them from the oil, and drain on paper towels. Place on a serving dish with Thai Peanut Sauce for dipping.
- Easy Homemade Thai Peanut Sauce for Spicy Catfish
- In a small saucepan, whisk together all ingredients over medium heat; bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low; cook for five minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature before serving.
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