Bistro Catfish

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

One of my favorites from Mr. Food. Very simple and delicious.

• Total Time: 32 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomato packed in oil , drained with 2 tablespoons oil reserved
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 (6 ounce) catfish fillets
• salt and pepper
• 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach , cleaned

Directions:

1. Heat 2 tablespoons reserved oil in a large skillet, over medium heat.
2. Saute garlic for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden.
3. Sprinkle both sides of the fish with salt and pepper.
4. Place fish in the skillet; cover, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
5. Add the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet.
6. Cover and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until spinach is wilted but still bright green.
7. Place the spinach on a serving plate; top with fish fillets.
8. Drizzle pan drippings on top and serve.

Reviews

[Esther N]

This recipe is an example of the simple is better philosophy. My husband and I enjoyed this one very much. We both thought the pan drippings drizzled over the fish made this so flavorful. It looked nice when plated. A very healthy, satisfying dinner. Thanks Nurse Di.

[Nimita Patel]

My boyfriend wanted some catfish, and this recipe seemed simple enough, while using yummy ingredients. What a success- he raved about the appearance and taste for hours! To top it all off, this recipe seems much healthier than the other catfish recipes out there! **I've been cooking this for 5 years now- I'm now married to said boyfriend, and I make the recipe from heart now- but I wanted to suggest a few changes- 1. I brush some of the sundried tomato oil on the fish, rather than just in the the pan. 2. I sprinkle a seasoning salt rather than salt and pepper. 3. I don't cover the catfish anymore- I like to get them a little brown by leaving it uncovered on high heat 1-2 minutes. 4. I cover the catfish with the spinach-tomato mixture, like the pictures show.

[princesslisa of a galaxy far far away]

I used salmon instead of catfish as my dh isn't really a white fish kinda guy. I also added a handful of pinenuts for a little crunch. We liked this very much! Thanks, ratherbeswimmin'!