Best Catfish With Spiced Fruit Salsa Recipes

Cajun Grilled Catfish With Apricot Salsa image

Provided by PaulaG

Categories Catfish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 (6 ounce) catfish fillets, approximately
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 slices limes, thin
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 cup diced turkish dried apricot
3/4 cup fresh diced pineapple
1/3 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
2 medium shiitake mushrooms, diced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
2 -3 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

Combine all the ingredients for the salsa and refrigerate until ready to serve
In a small jar, combine all the ingredients for the rub and shake to distribute well
Preheat grill to medium
Rinse fish under running water, pat dry
Drizzle the olive oil over fish, sprinkle with rub and gently rub into fish
Turn fish over and repeat with olive oil and rub
When grill is hot, place prepared fish on grill and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when pierced with fork, turning fish once
Place cooked fish on individual serving plates, divide salsa among the servings and garnish with lime twists

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.6, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 93.5, Sodium 319.5, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 4, Sugar 17.7, Protein 27.9

Blackened Catfish With Salsa Fresca With Cilantro image

Provided by dojemi

Categories Catfish

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 (6 ounce) catfish fillets
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 (8 ounce) packages cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 chopped small green bell pepper
1 minced serrano chili
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Preheat broiler.
On a small bowl, combine the paprika, cayenne, oregano, salt and pepper.
Place the catfish fillets on a large baking sheet in a single layer.
Lightly coat both sides of each fillet with the oil, then liberally rub the spice mixture evenly onto both sides (reserve any remaining spice that hasn't touched the fish in an airtight conatiner for future use).
Place the fish under the broiler and cook, watching closely, until slightly charred, about 5 minutes.
Turn and broil until cooked through, about 5 minutes more.
For the Salsa:.
Combine the cherry tomatoes, onion, pepper, chili, cilantro, salt, lime juice and olive oil and toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.2, Fat 30.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 79.9, Sodium 644.7, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.7, Protein 28.6