Amazon Catfish Recipe

How to Make Amazon Catfish

1. **Make the Curry Sauce:**
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
4. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute more.
5. Whisk in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour until a paste forms.
6. Gradually whisk in 1 cup water and 1/2 cup pineapple juice until smooth.
7. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Stir in 2 tablespoons curry powder, 1/4 cup raisins, 1/2 cup shredded coconut, 1 ripe banana, mashed, 1/4 cup slivered almonds, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon sugar.
8. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened by 1/4.
9. Blend the sauce until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, reserving the liquid and discarding the solids.
10. Keep warm.
11. **Prepare the Fish:**
12. In a shallow dish, whisk together 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
13. In a separate shallow dish, place 1 cup all-purpose flour.
14. In a third shallow dish, combine 1 cup breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup cornmeal.
15. Dredge each catfish fillet (about 4, 6-ounce fillets) in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with the breadcrumb/cornmeal mixture.
16. Set aside.
17. **Fry the Fish:**
18. Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a large skillet.
19. Fry the catfish in batches, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
20. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
21. **Make the Spicy Roasted Peanuts:**
22. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
23. In a bowl, toss 1 can (14 ounces) honey-roasted peanuts with 2 tablespoons habanero hot sauce (or to taste).
24. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until dry. Let cool completely before storing.
25. **Assemble and Serve:**
26. Top the fried catfish with the warm curry sauce and garnish with the spicy roasted peanuts.