Caribbean Grilled Catfish with Tropical Fruit Salsa
Courtesy of The Catfish Institute 4 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 6 Min. Cook Time • Steamed garden fresh vegetables.| Ingredients |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
Directions:
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 jalapeño 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.
Nutrition:
Calories: 348; Total Fat: 17g; Cholesterol: 92mg; Total Carbs: 16g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 31g; Sodium: 398mg;