Vietnamese Caramelized Catfish Fillets

Ingredients

• 2 TBSP MCT oil

• 2 TBSP sweetener+ 1 TBSP sugar if needed

• 4 catfish filets

• Splash of water to fish level

• 2 TBSP minced garlic

• 2-3 TBSP fish sauce

• 1 TBSP dark soy sauce, option

Directions

1. In a pan, combine 2 TBSP oil with 2 TBSP sugar. Caramelize this until it becomes a dark amber color, then add your catfish filets and cook both sides until the filet changes color.

2. Add water so ½ of your fillet is covered along with 2 TBSP minced garlic and 2 TBSP fish sauce. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes making sure to baste

3. After 10-15 mins, taste test and adjust to preference. You will need to add some more sweetener. If you have dark soy sauce, then add that as well. Using a little bit of dark soy sauce will do nothing but add some color.

4. Crank your heat to high and cook for 5 minutes. Your sauce will start to thicken up. Also-- if feeling brave, you can flip fish over once more.

5. Top this off with scallion. Serve with cauliflower rice