Fried Catfish with Chive-Ginger Sauce

• 2 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1 small garlic clove, pressed
• 1 teaspoon (packed) golden brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 2 6- to 7-ounce skinless catfish fillets
• All purpose flour
• Peanut oil (for frying)
• Fresh whole chives

1. Whisk vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, grated ginger, garlic and golden brown sugar in small bowl to blend.
2. Mix in 3 tablespoons chopped chives.
3. (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead.
4. Cover and refrigerate.)
5. Press 1 tablespoon chopped chives onto both sides of fish.
6. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper.
7. Dredge fish in flour; shake off excess.
8. Pour peanut oil into heavy large skillet to depth of 1/4 inch.
9. Heat oil over medium-high heat.
10. Add catfish fillets to skillet and cook until crisp outside and just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side.
11. Transfer catfish to paper towels to drain.
12. Place catfish on plates.
13. Pour sauce over.
14. Garnish catfish with whole chives and serve immediately.

rice vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, garlic, golden brown sugar, fresh chives, catfish fillets, flour, peanut oil, chives

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/fried-catfish-with-chive-ginger-sauce-3166 (may not work)