Pepper Seared Catfish With Mushrooms, Pine Nuts, and Pancetta

Submitted by skat5762

"Posted by request, courtesy the Catfish Institute!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 catfish fillets
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
• 1⁄4 ounce pancetta, diced and blanched (or regular bacon)
• 1⁄4 cup shiitake mushroom
• 1⁄4 cup oyster mushroom
• 1⁄4 cup chanterelle mushroom
• 1⁄4 ounce pine nuts, toasted
• 2 teaspoons shallots
• 1 teaspoon roasted garlic, pureed
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon fresh chives
• olive oil (for searing)
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper

directions

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