Crispy Catfish Salad with Thai Chili Dressing
Panfried catfish fillets served over crisp mixed greens with a vibrant lime and chili dressing. A bright, spicy Thai-inspired dish that comes together in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 245
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
- ½ lb catfish fillets
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 whole lime (juiced and zested)
- 1.5 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 whole Thai red chili, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat catfish fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- 2
Whisk together lime juice, lime zest, fish sauce, and minced chili in a small bowl.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Sear catfish 3–4 minutes per side without moving until golden and cooked through.
- 5
Transfer to a plate and let rest 1 minute, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 6
Toss greens with remaining 1 tbsp oil, then divide between two plates.
- 7
Top with catfish pieces and drizzle with lime-chili dressing. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small bowl
- whisk
- paper towels
- cutting board
- knife
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