Wednesday, November 11, 2015

BLACKENED CATFISH WITH SALSA VERDE

4 (6 -8 oz) catfish fillets, patted dry
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp olive or canola oil
3/4 cup mild salsa verde
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning on both sides of the fish fillets.

Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish (2 at a time if necessary); cook until lightly browned (approximately 3 minutes), turn and repeat on other side. Fish is done when just opaque.

Combine the salsa and cilantro; and place atop the fish for serving.

Yield: 4 servings

Per serving: 345 calories, 2.5 g carbs, 31.5 g protein,

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