BLACKENED CATFISH WITH MANGO AVOCADO SALSA

Blackened Catfish with Mango Avocado Salsa image

A delightful and tasty rub makes this quick recipe fantastic. While the fish is sitting to allow the flavors to blend, you can easily assemble the salsa. My family loves this! -Laura Fisher, Westfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (2 cups salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
2-1/4 teaspoons pepper, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
1 medium mango, peeled and cubed
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

Combine the oregano, cumin, paprika, 2 teaspoons pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt; rub over fillets. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mango, avocado, red onion, cilantro, lime juice and remaining salt and pepper. Chill until serving., In a large cast-iron skillet, cook fillets in oil over medium heat until fish flakes easily with a fork, 5-7 minutes on each side. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges