Sweet and Spicy Peanut Glazed Catfish

Recipe courtesy of The Catfish Institute.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets (about 6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 tablespoon reduced fat peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
2 cups cooked rice for accompaniment

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) or grill to medium.
2. Season both sides of catfish fillets with salt and pepper, if desired.
3. In a small bowl, combine marmalade, peanut butter, paprika, garlic, salt, black and red peppers; stir in peanuts.
4. Spread fillets with peanut mixture, dividing evenly.
5. Place fillets on a greased baking pan or greased grill rack. Cook until opaque in the center and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes, depending on size.
6. Serve with rice tossed with orange rind, parsley and orange wedges, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

Note: For spicier recipe use additional ground red pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 440; Total Fat: 18g; Cholesterol: 91mg; Total Carbs: 37g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 32g.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of The Catfish Institute.