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Southern-Style Fried Catfish with Sweet Chili Sauce

Name: Southern-Style Fried Catfish with Sweet Chili Sauce
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 200g catfish fillets; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp water

Crispy fried catfish served with a sweet and tangy chili sauce, a classic Vietnamese dish from the south.

20 minutes3 servings

Method

In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Dip catfish fillets in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot.
Cook fillets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Serve with sweet chili sauce.

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