BLT CATFISH SANDWICHES

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A classic gets a rockin' new twist with lemon-grilled catfish and tangy chili sauce instead of mayo. I love to serve these sandwiches with sweet red pepper strips and grilled potato wedges. They're always a huge hit! -Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chili sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
4 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
8 cooked bacon strips
4 lettuce leaves
4 thin slices tomato
4 slices red onion

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the chili sauce, ketchup, pepper sauce and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; set aside., Drizzle remaining lemon juice over fillets; sprinkle with lemon-pepper and salt. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack., Grill catfish, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Layer four slices of toast with catfish, bacon, lettuce, tomato and onion. Spread sauce mixture over remaining toast slices; place on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1069mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 39g protein.