Preparation for Spicy Fried Stir Catfish
Cut catfish fillets into 2 x 3/4 inch strips.
In a bowl, add the lemon juice and soy sauce; stir to combine.
Add the fish strips to the bowl and let marinate for 20 minutes.
Heat wok or large skillet to medium-high; pour 2 tablespoons oil around the top, rotate pan to coat with oil.
Add carrots to wok; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Add the next 7 ingredients and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Transfer vegetables to a plate or bowl and set aside.
Add 1 tablespoon oil to wok and let get hot.
Drain fish and reserve marinade.
Add fish to wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until fish flakes.
Transfer vegetables back to work.
Add cornstarch, water, salt, and pepper to reserved marinade; stir to combine; pour into wok.
Stir-fry on low heat for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
Serve over hot cooked rice.