Low Carb Fish Stir Fry w Chili Bacon Chips Recipe

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Low Carb Fish Stir Fry w Chili Bacon Chips
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Description

Imagine a dish where the delicate flavor of catfish meets the satisfying crunch of bacon, all while offering a symphony of textures and tastes. This recipe begins with swai catfish fillets, gently seasoned with an Asian-inspired curry blend that awakens the palate with a subtle warmth. The fillets, after absorbing these aromatic spices, are then expertly blackened on the stovetop, creating a beautiful crust that seals in the fish's natural moisture.

The blackened fish is served atop a bed of cauliflower rice, its mildness enriched with butter and the fresh zest of green onions. Alongside, you'll find a vibrant stir-fry of crisp bok choy, earthy mushrooms, and crunchy nuts, each element contributing a unique layer to the overall experience. This combination of textures and flavors creates a balanced and fulfilling meal.

As a final flourish, crispy bacon chips offer a delightful contrast. Baked to perfection in the oven, these chips deliver a salty, smoky crunch that complements the other components of the dish. A dusting of chili-lime seasoning adds a tangy zest that excites the taste buds and leaves you craving more.

This recipe is not only delicious but also practical for meal preparation. The individual portions can be stored in the refrigerator for several days and easily reheated in a microwave, making it a convenient option for busy individuals. For the bacon chips, using a slab of smoked bacon is recommended.

This allows you to cut the bacon to your desired thickness, resulting in chips that bake evenly and maintain their satisfying crispness. Alternatively, pre-packaged bacon can be used, preferably thick-sliced, though it may shrink more during baking. Whether you choose to use thawed cauliflower rice or freshly riced cauliflower is up to you.

Both options will yield similar results, though fresh cauliflower rice may cook slightly faster, so keep a close eye on it to prevent burning. Regardless of the type you choose, the cauliflower rice should be cooked until tender and slightly browned, providing a comforting base for the rest of the dish.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
1 h 15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
1 h 45 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 serving serving
C
Calories
400 Kcal

C
Carbs
15 g
Fi
Fiber
5 g
Sugar
5 g

P
Protein
35 g

C
Fats
25 g
Saturated Fats 8 g
Unsaturated Fats 15 g

Cholestrol 80 mg
Sodium 600 mg
Potassium 400 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Swai White Fish Fillets
    Swai White Fish Fillets
    12 oz
    2.
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1 tsp
    3.
    Lemon pepper seasoning
    Lemon pepper seasoning
    0.5 tsp
    4.
    Chili powder
    Chili powder
    0.5 tsp
    5.
    Black pepper
    Black pepper
    0.25 tsp
    6.
    Curry powder
    Curry powder
    0.25 tsp
    7.
    Onion powder
    Onion powder
    0.5 tsp
    8.
    Ginger Ground Dry
    Ginger Ground Dry
    0.25 tsp
    9.
    Bacon
    Bacon
    2 oz
    10.
    Classico Seasoning Chili Lemon With Lime
    Classico Seasoning Chili Lemon With Lime
    2 tsp
    11.
    Avocado oil
    Avocado oil
    0.5 tbsp
    12.
    Cauliflower rice
    Cauliflower rice
    10 oz
    13.
    Salt
    Salt
    0.25 tsp
    14.
    Black pepper
    Black pepper
    0.25 tsp
    15.
    Scallions
    Scallions
    1 tbsp, chopped
    16.
    Butter, unsalted
    Butter, unsalted
    0.5 tbsp
    17.
    Brown mushrooms
    Brown mushrooms
    3 oz
    18.
    Bok choy
    Bok choy
    4 oz
    19.
    Cashews, raw
    Cashews, raw
    0.75 oz
    20.
    Avocado oil
    Avocado oil
    0.5 tbsp
    21.
    Salt
    Salt
    0.25 tsp
    22.
    Black pepper
    Black pepper
    0.25 tsp
    23.
    Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
    Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
    0.25 tsp
    24.
    Sesame seeds
    Sesame seeds
    0.5 tsp
    25.
    Garlic
    Garlic
    1 tsp, chopped

Instructions

    1.
    Prepare cleaned swai catfish fillets by rubbing them down with olive oil. Season the fillets heavily with lemon pepper, chili powder, pepper, curry powder, onion powder, and dried ground ginger, and gently press the seasonings into the flesh. Set the fish aside in a dish in your refrigerator to marinate with the dry rub for at least 1 hour. Don marinate beyond 2 hours.
    2.
    When the fish is nearing the end of marination, you can start making the bacon chips. Turn on an oven to preheat to 375 degrees. Spray a baking rack liberally with pan spray, and set the rack on top of a sheet tray to catch any drippings. Slice bacon strips from a slab, equalling the weight listed in the ingredients. Cut the bacon strips into 3-inch pieces to make “chips”, and arrange them on your prepared baking rack.
    3.
    Sprinkle about ⅛ teaspoon of Tajin seasoning on each piece of bacon. Gently press the seasoning onto the bacon so it adheres. Set the tray of bacon in your oven to bake for 25 minutes or more. Simply look for extra crispy pieces of bacon for doneness, no flipping or rotating necessary. Set the bacon aside to cool if it finishes baking before the rest of the recipe is made.
    4.
    To make the cauliflower rice and stir fry vegetables, use a wok. However, if you don own a wok, a standard non-stick pan will work. Heat the first amount of avocado oil in your wok over high heat. When the oil is hot, add the hot cauliflower rice to the wok and season it with salt, pepper, and chopped green onion. Cook and toss the rice in the hot oil until it is fried to a light golden.
    5.
    Reduce the heat on your wok and add the butter to the cauliflower rice. Toss the rice again in the melted butter until it ’s coated. Let the rice fry in the butter for just 1 or 2 minutes in your wok. Then, transfer the finished cauliflower to your serving plates. Chop cremini mushrooms and thin-slice washed bok choy and combine them in a mixing bowl. Add chopped cashews to the vegetables.
    6.
    Heat the second amount of avocado oil in the wok again on high heat. When the oil is hot, add the vegetables and cashews to the wok. Season the wok with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and minced garlic, stirring all the ingredients together to combine. Toss and stir the veggies and cashews in the oil until they ’re done. The bok choy and mushrooms should be very tender with golden brown char marks. The chopped cashews will be soft enough to pierce with a fork and also have some golden brown char. Transfer the stir-fried vegetables to rest with the cauliflower rice.
    7.
    Grab a new, clean, regular non-stick pan to make the fish. Heat the pan without any oil over medium-high heat. Wait until the pan is hot, then place the seasoned swai fillets down in the pan. Cook the fish undisturbed until it blackens and naturally releases from the pan. Use a fish spatula to flip the fish over and cook the same way on the other side. You can reduce the heat as necessary on the second side to avoid burning the pan or drying out the fish. Let the fish rest for just a couple of minutes before serving it with your stir-fried veggies and cauliflower rice. Don forget to include the bacon chips as well.