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pan fried catfish with roasted red pepper sauce, spinach, pasta and bread

Pan-Seared Catfish with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Heartland Catfish Fillets
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter divided
  • ½ Red Bell Pepper* roasted, peeled and chopped
  • ½ Red Bell Pepper* roasted, peeled and purée
  • *Substitute for 6 oz. Roasted Red Bell Peppers in jar
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic diced
  • ½ Cup Heavy Cream
  • ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • ¼ Cup Parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. MELT one tablespoon butter in a heavy-bottomed, non-stick skillet. Sear one fillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  2. SEASON to taste with salt and pepper, then remove fillet from pan and set aside to rest. Repeat with one more tablespoon of butter and remaining fillet.
  3. ADD final tablespoon of butter to the pan with onion and garlic. Sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. ADD chopped and puréed roasted red peppers to the pan, stirring intermittently for another 4-5 minutes.
  5. STIR in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, then remove the pan from the heat. Add half of chopped parsley to the sauce. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
  6. PLATE the catfish with sauce spooned on top and garnish with remaining chopped parsley. Serve with pasta, a green salad and a slice of crusty bread.