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                       PAN-FRIED CATFISH FILLETS

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Seafood

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  3       tb           Soy sauce
  1 1/2   c            Orange juice
  3       tb           Minced ginger -- OR
  1       tb           -Powdered ginger
  4                    Catfish fillets, 6-7 oz each
  3       tb           Unsalted butter
  1       tb           Grated orange rind
                       Cornstarch
    1/3   c            Cooking oil
  1       tb           Finely chopped parsley

 COMBINE SOY SAUCE, 1/2 cup orange juice and ginger in a bowl, add the
 catfish, cover and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours or up to 6. Place
 remaining cup of orange juice in a saucepan, place over medium heat and
 cook, reducing the liquid by about 1/2. Remove from heat and whisk in the
 butter. Add the rind, cover, and keep warm. Drain the marinade and pat the
 fillets dry with a towel. Dust with cornstarch and shake off excess. Heat
 the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the
 catfish, 2 fillets at a time. Fry until golden, about 3 minutes, then turn
 and fry until done, another 3 to 4 minutes depending on the thickness of
 the fillet. Drain on paper towels and keep warm in the oven while cooking
 the remaining 2 fillets. To serve, dress a warm platter with the sauce,
 arrange catfish on top and garnish with chopped parsley.



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