Blackened Catfish With Salsa Fresca With Cilantro
At a Glance
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4.00 serving(s)
Categories
- Main Course
- Broiling
Allergens
- Fish
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 4. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Blackened Catfish With Salsa Fresca With Cilantro brings together 2 tablespoons paprika, 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoons dried oregano in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 25 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 4 servings.
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Equipment
Broiler, baking sheet, small bowl, mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 4 (6 ounce) catfish fillets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 chopped small green bell pepper
- 1 minced serrano chili
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat broiler.
On a small bowl, combine the paprika, cayenne, oregano, salt and pepper.
Place the catfish fillets on a large baking sheet in a single layer.
Lightly coat both sides of each fillet with the oil, then liberally rub the spice mixture evenly onto both sides (reserve any remaining spice that hasn't touched the fish in an airtight conatiner for future use).
Place the fish under the broiler and cook, watching closely, until slightly charred, about 5 minutes.
Turn and broil until cooked through, about 5 minutes more.
For the Salsa:.
Combine the cherry tomatoes, onion, pepper, chili, cilantro, salt, lime juice and olive oil and toss well.
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