Whole Sizzling Catfish with Ginger and Ponzu Sauce

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== Description ==
A Catfish recipe.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 x 2½ pound whole U.S. farm-raised catfish, gutted
* 12 slices fresh ginger, blanched
* peanut oil for deep frying
* 1 lemon
=== Garnish ===
* fried mushrooms
* enoki mushrooms
* fresh greens 
=== Ponzu Sauce ===
* ¼ cup soy sauce
* 6 tablespoons mirin
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice 
* ¼ cup rice vinegar 
== Directions ==
# Make three 2-inch slits on each side of each catfish.
# Stuff each slit with a slice of ginger.
# Pour enough peanut oil into a wok or a large, deep skillet so that it will cover catfish completely when frying.
# Heat oil until sizzling hot.
# Fry catfish in the hot oil, one at a time, turning to cook on all sides until golden brown and crispy and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
# Drain on paper towels.
# Place on serving plates and squeeze lemon juice over the hot catfish.
# Garnish with fried mushrooms, enoki mushrooms and greens.
# Serve with a bowl of ponzu sauce. 
=== Ponzu Sauce ===
# Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Makes 1 cup.
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