Spicy Catfish With Pineapple Salsa

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

This Mexican catfish dish features fillets marinated in a blend of lime, garlic, and spices, then grilled until perfectly flaky. It is served with a vibrant homemade salsa combining pineapple, coriander, and dried chillies for a sweet and spicy finish. The recipe is simple to prepare, taking around 35 minutes from start to plate, and yields four generous servings.

Spicy Catfish With Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 4 catfish fillets or 4 tilapia fillets
  • 3/4 cup pineapple salsa
  • 1/3 cup pineapple tidbits
  • 2 tablespoons coriander or 2 tablespoons parsley
  • 1 pinch dried chili

Method

  1. Whisk the vegetable oil, grated lime rind, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and pepper together in a shallow dish.
  2. Place the catfish fillets into the dish and turn them to ensure an even coating of the marinade.
  3. Allow the fish to stand for 15 minutes.
  4. While the fish marinates, mix the pineapple salsa, pineapple tidbits, coriander, and dried chili in a separate bowl.
  5. Put the fillets onto a greased grill and cook, turning once, for about 8 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
  6. Transfer the grilled fish to a plate and spoon the prepared salsa mixture over the top.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium179000 mg

Recipe details

CategoryCatfish
Cuisinemexican
AuthorShirl J 831