CATFISH POORBOY

Catfish Poorboy image

Provided by Chef PotPie

Time 25m

Yield 2 Sandwiches, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 hoagie rolls, sturdy bread that doesn't flatten easily
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 jalapenos, minced
1 red bell pepper, julienne
1 large onion, sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 (8 ounce) catfish fillets, room temperature
3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, freshly cut up

Steps:

Cut rolls 2/3 through, leaving a "hinge.".
Dig out bread from the crust, leaving 1/2 inch or so shell.
In large skillet in 1 tablespoon oil, sauté garlic, jalapeño, red bell pepper strips, onion, tomato paste, crushed red pepper flakes and lime juice.
Sauté for 3 minutes, then add 1 cup water and basil.
Gently add room temperature fillets to the pan, pushing aside veggies. With pastry brush, brush liquid over fillets.
Remove pan from stove top and place in oven under broiler and broil 8 minutes.
Spoon some veggie mixture into bread shell, place fish fillet over, add more veggies, close and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.3, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 106.5, Sodium 564.5, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 9.6, Protein 43.5