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Southwestern Catfish

Name: Southwestern Catfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 3 teaspoons salt, divided; 3 teaspoons paprika; 3 teaspoons chili powder; 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 3/4 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)

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3 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Bruce Crittenden, Clinton, Mississippi

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Oct. 14, 2022

Catfish fillets are rubbed with a blend that includes chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne and paprika, then topped with homemade salsa. A green salad, garlic bread and baked sweet potatoes round out the meal nicely. —Bruce Crittenden Clinton, Mississippi

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Yield:4 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 teaspoons salt, divided
3 teaspoons paprika
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
3/4 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)

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Directions

1
For salsa, in a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

2
Combine the paprika, chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne, garlic powder and remaining salt; rub over catfish. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.
3
Grill fillets, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.