Catfish in Ginger Sauce Recipe
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Catfish in Ginger Sauce

By: Mary Dixson 
"'Whenever I want to serve fish in a flash, I turn to this recipe,' reports Mary Dixson, Decatur, Alabama. 'The fillets always turn out moist, tender and tasty. For even more flavor, spoon extra sauce over the fish before serving.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 (6 ounce) fillets catfish

Directions

  1. In a 2-cup microwave-safe bowl, combine the onions, oil and ginger. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 minutes or until onions are tender.
  2. In small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in the broth, soy sauce, vinegar and cayenne. Stir into onion mixture. Microwave, uncovered, at 70% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring after each minute, until sauce comes to a boil.
  3. Place catfish in a microwave-safe 3-qt. dish; pour sauce over the fish. Cover and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Footnotes

  • This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2007 by Paula in Placerville   view full review
I sauteed this, because I don't like to "cook" in the microwave. It was fabulous! The flavors...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by rdtripp   view full review
Excellent. Prepared sauce as per recipe except doubled the ginger. I used half as much fish...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2009 by Janet Mendoza-Navarro   view full review
I am not a fan of catfish so I tried this recipe for my husband. It's okay but I think it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2007 by Jenna   view full review
I followed the recipe to a T-- even buying ingredients for the dish including fresh filets--...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2010 by katscatch22   view full review
This is genius! I think some people may be missing the point. This is a very simple recipe,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2008 by Arkie Jim   view full review
A wonderful recipe. My husband is a tough one to please (he also cooks) and he raved about...

 

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