Catfish With Spiced Fruit Salsa Food

BLACKENED CATFISH WITH SALSA FRESCA WITH CILANTRO

Steps:

• 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.

GRILLED CATFISH WITH HOMEMADE SALSA

Steps:

• Sprinkle catfish with garlic salt and pepper.
• Place catfish in a well-oiled grill basket, or on a well-oiled grill rack.
• Grill on an uncovered grill directly over medium-hot coals for about 5 minutes per side, or until fish flakes easily.
• HOMEMADE SALSA: In a bowl combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeno peppers, vinegar and salt and stir well Let stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
• Chill to store.
• Serve over catfish fillets, hot off the grill.

SPICY CATFISH WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• In shallow dish, whisk together oil, lime rind and lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin and pepper.
• Add fish and turn to coat evenly.
• Let stand for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in bowl combine salsa, pineapple, coriander and chilies.
• Place fillets on greased grill over medium heat and grill, turn once, for about 8 minutes till fish flakes easy.
• Place on plate and top with salsa mixture.