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Vietnamese Tomato Fish with Dill (Cá Sốt Cà Chua)

This hearty, yet very healthy Vietnamese tomato fish with dill is easy enough to make that you can prepare it any night of the week. For your herbs, dill or cilantro will do, whatever your preference is. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 220 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ⅛ tsp cracked pepper
  • 2 lbs catfish fillets (Cod or haddock also work nicely.)
  • 2 shallots diced
  • ½ cup water
  • 1-2 prigs Dill

Instructions

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  1. In a non-stick pan on medium heat add the vegetable oil. Fry fish fillets in oil 3 minutes on each side them remove and set aside on a paper towel. Some liquid will remain in the pan. 
  2. Add the diced tomatoes to the same pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until they begin to soften. Add ½ cup water to keep the tomatoes from burning.
  3. Cover the tomatoes with a vented lid and allow to cook for 4 minutes. Start crushing the tomatoes with a fork to make a chunky sauce. Remove the tomato skins. 
  4. Stir in the shallots. Cook for about 3 minutes them add the fish fillets back to the pan. 
  5. Allow the fish to simmer in the liquid for 7-10 minutes until it reaches 145°F
  6. When the fish are almost fully cooked stir in the dill and allow the it to sit for 3 minutes. Serve with rice and a side of cilantro. Some boiled diced cabbage is also a traditional side dish.

Nutrition Information

Calories 220kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 256mg (11%) Potassium 656mg (19%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 386IU (8%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220

% Daily Value*

Calories 220kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 256mg 11%
Potassium 656mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 386IU 8%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.