Caribbean Grilled Catfish with Tropical Fruit Salsa
Courtesy of The Catfish Institute
Serve With:
Steamed garden fresh vegetables.
Servings: 4
Steamed garden fresh vegetables.
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 6 Min.
What you need:
* 1 tsp. minced garlic
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
* 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
* 4 catfish fillets (about 6 oz. each)
* 2 tsp. olive oil
Tropical Fruit Salsa:
* 2 c. mango and/or papaya
* 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
* 1 Tbsp. EACH jalapeno pepper and minced green onions OR chopped chives
* 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
* 1 Tbsp. honey
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
* 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
* 4 catfish fillets (about 6 oz. each)
* 2 tsp. olive oil
Tropical Fruit Salsa:
* 2 c. mango and/or papaya
* 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
* 1 Tbsp. EACH jalapeno pepper and minced green onions OR chopped chives
* 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
* 1 Tbsp. honey
What to do:
1. Preheat grill or broiler.
2. In a small bowl, combine garlic, salt and black and red peppers. Brush one side of each fish fillet with 1/2 tsp. olive oil and sprinkle with spice mixture.
3. Grill or broil on a rack 4 inches from heat source for 4 to 6 min. or until the fish is cooked through. Serve with Tropical Fruit Salsa; if desired, garnish with chives.
Tropical Fruit Salsa:
1. In a small bowl, combine 2 c. each mango and/or papaya, 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro, 1 Tbsp. each jalapeņo and minced green onion or chives; stir in 2 Tbsp. lime juice and 1 Tbsp. honey. YIELDS: About 2 c.
TIP: You may also purchase prepared tropical salsa instead of making it.
2. In a small bowl, combine garlic, salt and black and red peppers. Brush one side of each fish fillet with 1/2 tsp. olive oil and sprinkle with spice mixture.
3. Grill or broil on a rack 4 inches from heat source for 4 to 6 min. or until the fish is cooked through. Serve with Tropical Fruit Salsa; if desired, garnish with chives.
Tropical Fruit Salsa:
1. In a small bowl, combine 2 c. each mango and/or papaya, 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro, 1 Tbsp. each jalapeņo and minced green onion or chives; stir in 2 Tbsp. lime juice and 1 Tbsp. honey. YIELDS: About 2 c.
TIP: You may also purchase prepared tropical salsa instead of making it.
Nutritional information:
Calories: 348; Total Fat: 17g; Cholesterol: 92mg; Total Carbs: 16g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 31g; Sodium: 398mg;