SPICY CATFISH WITH TOMATOES

Spicy Catfish with Tomatoes image

I came up with this recipe after trying something similar at a catfish house in the mountains of northern Georgia. My husband and I both appreciate this healthful, flavor-packed dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 catfish fillet (about 1/2 pound)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash to 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup canned Mexican diced tomatoes with juice
1 to 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Hot cooked white or brown rice, optional

Steps:

Sprinkle fish with salt, pepper and cayenne. In a nonstick skillet, cook fish over medium for about 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Top with tomatoes and sprinkle with green onions. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for about 2 minutes. , Cover skillet and simmer 2-3 minutes longer or until liquid is reduced and fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 552mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges