Blackened Catfish with Salsa Fresca

Name: Blackened Catfish with Salsa Fresca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Cuisine: mexican
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

⏱ 25 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🌶 mexican 🏷 Catfish

This Mexican catfish dish delivers bold flavours with minimal effort. Catfish fillets are coated in a paprika and cayenne spice rub, then broiled until charred and cooked through. A vibrant salsa fresca, made with cherry tomatoes, red onion, green pepper, and fresh cilantro, adds a bright, fresh contrast. The entire meal comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a speedy yet impressive dinner.

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

Method

Turn on your broiler to preheat.
Mix the paprika, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
Arrange the catfish fillets in one layer on a large baking sheet.
Brush both sides of each fillet lightly with the 3 tablespoons of olive oil, then generously apply the spice mix to coat them fully. Keep any unused spice mix that hasn't touched the fish for another time.
Broil the fish, keeping a close eye on it, until the surface begins to char, which should take about 5 minutes.
Flip the fillets over and continue broiling until they are cooked all the way through, for approximately 5 minutes more.
To prepare the salsa.
Toss the halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, chopped green bell pepper, minced serrano chili, chopped cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil together until well combined.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium644700 mg

Recipe details

CategoryCatfish

Cuisinemexican

Authordojemi