Best Southwestern Catfish Recipes

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SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED CATFISH



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Make and share this Southwestern Grilled Catfish recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Catfish

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 teaspoons paprika
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
4 (6 ounce) catfish fillets

Steps:

  • Combine the first 7 ingredients; stir well.
  • Rub spice mixture over catfish fillets.
  • Coat gill rack with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Grill fillets over medium heat for 5 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily.
  • Serve with fresh salsa.

SOUTHWESTERN CATFISH



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Catfish fillets are rubbed with a blend that includes chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne and paprika, then topped with homemade salsa. A green salad, garlic bread and baked sweet potatoes round out the meal nicely. -Bruce Crittenden Clinton, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 teaspoons salt, divided
3 teaspoons paprika
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
3/4 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • For salsa, in a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., Combine the paprika, chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne, garlic powder and remaining salt; rub over catfish. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill fillets, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 1825mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED CATFISH



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Categories     Fish

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 teaspoons paprika
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 -1 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 -1 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
Olive oil
4 (6 ounce) catfish fillets

Steps:

  • Combine the first 7 ingredients; stir well. Rub a little olive oil over fillets and then press spice mixture onto catfish. Coat gill rack with nonstick cooking spray. Grill fillets over medium heat for 5 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily. Serve with fresh salsa.

CATFISH WITH SOUTHWESTERN RELISH



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catfish fillet topped off with a southwestern relish made up of black beans, avocados, tomato, and a blend of spices...what's not to love!? Can serve alone with listed side suggestions or as a fish taco.

Provided by Hopkins82

Categories     Catfish

Time 19m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 catfish fillets, 1/2 in. thickness
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 medium ripe avocado, diced
1 medium tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
1 teaspoon lime peel
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon olive oil (for grill pan)
lime wedge (garnish)
cilantro, sprigs (garnish)

Steps:

  • Rinse fillets, dry, and set aside on plate.
  • In a small bowl, combine the peel, juice, cilantro, oregano, scallion, olive oil, salt, and cayenne. Stir.
  • In a medium bowl, combine avocado, beans, and tomato. Pour half of the cilantro mixture over top and toss all ingredients. Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate.
  • Pour half of the remaining cilantro mix atop fillets. Turn fillets to coat and let stand 2-3 minutes (too long and acid starts to cook outside of fish).
  • Heat grill pan on med-medium high, brush grill with 1/2 tsp oil.
  • Remove fish from plate and place on grill. Grill 2-3 minutes, turn, brush with remaining cilantro mixture, and cook 2-3 minutes or until fish flakes when tested with a fork.
  • Plate fish and top with the refrigerated southwestern relish.
  • Decorate with garnishes if desired. Side suggestions: couscous, rice, sauteed green beans, asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.8, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 74.7, Sodium 236.7, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 13.2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 35.6

SOUTHWESTERN CATFISH RECIPE



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Catfish fillets are rubbed with a blend that includes chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne and paprika, then topped with homemade salsa. A green salad, garlic bread and baked sweet potatoes round out the meal nicely. ?Bruce Crittenden Clinton, Mississippi

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 teaspoons salt, divided
3 teaspoons paprika
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
3/4 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • For salsa, in a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Combine the paprika, chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne, garlic powder and remaining salt; rub over catfish. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.
  • Grill fillets, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.
  • Yield: 4 servings.
  • Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.
  • Originally published as Southwestern Catfish in Quick Cooking
  • May/June 2003, p31
  • Nutritional Facts
  • serving (1 each) equals 107 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 1,825 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 9 g protein.
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