Best 2 Fast Vietnamese Caramel Bluefish Recipes

**Explore the Delights of Vietnamese Caramel Bluefish: A Culinary Journey of Sweet, Savory, and Aromatic Flavors**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with Vietnamese Caramel Bluefish, a dish that harmoniously blends the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia. This delectable dish showcases succulent bluefish fillets enveloped in a luscious caramel sauce, exuding a symphony of sweet, savory, and aromatic notes. Accompanied by a medley of fresh herbs, vegetables, and a zesty dipping sauce, this Vietnamese delicacy promises an unforgettable gastronomic experience.

**Recipes Included:**

* **Vietnamese Caramel Bluefish:** Dive into the authentic recipe for this classic dish, featuring step-by-step instructions to guide you in creating the perfect caramel sauce, achieving the ideal fish texture, and assembling all the elements into a cohesive masterpiece.

* **Vietnamese Caramel Bluefish with Vegetables:** Elevate your culinary skills with this variation that incorporates a colorful array of vegetables, adding a delightful crunch and vibrant hues to the dish.

* **Vietnamese Caramel Bluefish with Tofu:** Delight in a vegetarian twist on this beloved recipe, using firm tofu as a meat substitute. Experience the harmonious blend of textures and flavors as the tofu absorbs the savory caramel sauce.

* **Vietnamese Caramel Bluefish Dipping Sauce:** Discover the secrets behind the irresistible dipping sauce that complements the Caramel Bluefish perfectly. Learn how to balance the flavors of fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, and chili peppers to create a tangy and flavorful accompaniment.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VIETNAMESE FISH SIMMERED IN CARAMEL SAUCE (CA KHO TO)

Vietnamese Fish Simmered in Caramel Sauce (Ca Kho To) image

This is one of my favorite dishes at a local Vietnamese restaurant. I searched around the internet for the recipe and this is what a came up with. I just made this tonight and am quite surprised how close it taste to the restaurant version. It is normally made in a clay pot but a 2-quart saucepan will suffice. Beware, fish sauce is a very pungent ingredient.

Provided by angelcakes

Categories Catfish

Time 50m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs catfish or 1 1/2 lbs red snapper fillets, cut up into about 4 inch pieces
1/3 cup white sugar
1/4 cup fish sauce (preferably Three Crabs Brand)
4 shallots, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chili pepper
2 slices ginger, julienned
ground black pepper

Steps:

In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, cook the sugar over low to medium heat, swirling the pan constantly, until brown and caramelized.
Remove pan from heat and stir the fish sauce into the caramel.
It will smoke slightly.
Return the pan to low heat and gently boil for about couple minutes while stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Stir in the shallots, chili and ginger.
Add the fish in the caramel sauce and sprinkle with black pepper.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
Simmer for 30-45 minutes, turning the fish occasionally and carefully.
Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.2, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 124.7, Sodium 225.6, Carbohydrate 26.7, Sugar 22.2, Protein 35.2

QUICK VIETNAMESE FISH IN CARAMEL SAUCE

Quick Vietnamese Fish in Caramel Sauce image

Tracy K highly recommends this recipe - and I trust her recommendations. From the July, 2006 edition of 'Delicious' magazine...here for posterity...

Provided by evelynathens

Categories Healthy

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 3/4 lbs red snapper, skin on, cut into 2 1/4 inch pieces (or other mild white fish, Tracy used catfish, without skin)
1 onion, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dark soy sauce
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup fish sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine soy sauce, brown sugar and fish sauce, set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoons oil in skillet over high heat. When hot, cook fish skin side down 2 minutes, or until lightly browned. Turn and cook one minute, then remove from skillet.
Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1/2 Tbsp oil. Add onion, cook 2 minutes or until wilted and just beginning to brown. Add garlic, cook one minute. Add soy sauce mixture, stir well. Return fish to skillet and cook 2-3 minutes, or until sauce is dark and syrupy. Top with lime juice and black pepper.
Serve with steamed rice and vegetables (sauteed greens are good here!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.5, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 73.6, Sodium 2261.2, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 28.6, Protein 43.9

Tips:

For a crispy skin and tender flesh, pan-fry the fish over medium-high heat.
Use a wide pan to prevent the fish from overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
Do not flip the fish too often, as this can break the skin and cause the fish to fall apart.
To make the caramel sauce, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan and stir continuously to prevent burning.
Use fresh fish sauce for the best flavor.
Serve the fish immediately with rice, vegetables, and the caramel sauce.

Conclusion:

This Vietnamese Caramel Bluefish recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The fish is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the caramel sauce is sweet, savory, and slightly tangy. Serve with rice, vegetables, and the caramel sauce for a complete meal.