Native American Catfish With Pine Nuts Food

LEMON ORZO WITH PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Cook orzo then combine liquid ingredients with orzo.
• Sprinkle with pine nuts and parsley and cheese.

PEPPER SEARED CATFISH WITH MUSHROOMS, PINE NUTS, AND PANCETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Cut each catfish fillet into 2 portions.
• Season with salt and cracked black pepper.
• In a medium sauté pan heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
• When the oil is hot, place the catfish pepper side down.
• Sear each side for 1- 2 minutes.
• Remove and place on a metal oven-proof dish and place in the oven for 3- 4 minutes or until no pink shows.
• In the reserved pan, sauté the mushrooms for about 2- 3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
• Add the shallots and garlic and sauté for 15- 25 seconds.
• Add the pine nuts, pancetta, lemon juice, fresh herbs, salt and pepper.
• Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Place the mushroom ragout (mixture) on a warm plate.
• Top with the catfish.
• Serve with grilled asparagus and sweet potato.