Crispy Catfish Salad with Thai Chili Dressing
Catfish fillets pan-fried until golden and crispy, served over cool greens with a punchy Thai chili-lime dressing. Ready in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 22 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat catfish fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Slice cucumber into thin rounds. Juice the lime into a small bowl.
Step 3
Whisk lime juice, chili paste, and fish sauce until smooth. Set dressing aside.
Step 4
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers.
Step 5
Slide catfish into the pan. Sear 3-4 minutes per side without moving until edges are deep golden.
Step 6
Transfer cooked catfish to a cutting board and break into bite-size pieces.
Step 7
Toss greens and cucumber with dressing. Divide between bowls.
Step 8
Top each bowl with warm catfish. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- paper towels
- small bowl
- whisk
- cutting board
- serving bowls
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