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Creole Catfish

Creole Catfish

  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/3 cup each red, yellow & green pepper, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 can low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds, crushed
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • ½ tsp. chipotle pepper
  • 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
  • 4 catfish fillets

In deep skillet, heat olive oil.  Add onion, celery, peppers and garlic.  Sauté until tender.  Add chicken broth, tomato paste and spices.  Bring to a boil and simmer about 5 minutes.  Remove from heat and stir in fresh tomatoes.  Place catfish fillets in a greased baking dish or Dutch oven.  Top with vegetable mixture.  Bake at 375-degrees about 25 – 30 minutes.  Serve over rice.  (Note:  If cooking in the oven at home, cook uncovered.)