Caribbean Style Catfish

Caution: This recipe includes Almonds; anyone with a nut intolerance should eliminate this product entirely from the recipe. Farm-raised catfish is reported to be naturally low in overall fat and high in protein. Suggested serving with a plain green salad, (olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing); steamed corn on the cob. A lovely, thick-meat fish, enjoyed frequently by our household. A recipe brochure by DELTA PRIDE, picked up at the supermarket, added to my files and referenced frequently for quick cooking meals.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  catfish fillets
• 2  tablespoons low-fat margarine
• 1⁄4 cup green pepper, chopped
• 4  tablespoons onions, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped  almonds (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup  fresh breadcrumb
• 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano
• 4  tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1  tablespoon  coriander or 1  tablespoon parsley (chopped)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups water
• 2  cloves garlic, crushed
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  teaspoon red pepper flakes
•  lime peel

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Melt margarine in skillet.
3. Add green pepper and 2 tbsp onion.
4. Saute until onion is transparent.
5. Add almonds, (OPTIONAL) bread crumbs, oregano, one tbsp lime juice, coriander (or parsley), and salt.
6. Mix well.
7. Spoon filling down centre of each catfish fillet.
8. Roll up and secure with toothpicks.
9. In shallow baking pan, combine remaining 2 tbsp onion, water, garlic, bay leaf, red pepper and remaining 3 tbsp lime juice.
10. Place catfish in pan.
11. Bake in pre-heated oven for 30-35 minutes, basting occasionally until catfish flakes easily.
12. Remove catfish to serving platter.
13. Granish platter with strips of lime peel.