Catfish 'n' Slaw

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 10 Min

Bring a little taste of the South to your kitchen with our recipe for Catfish 'n' Slaw. We coated U.S. farm-raised catfish in a flavor-packed island seasoning before pan-frying it and finishing it off with a homemade tropical coleslaw. One bite of this dish and you'll be saying, "Let's make some more, ya'll!"

What You'll Need

3 cups coleslaw mix
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons blackened seasoning (see Note)
4 (6-ounce) U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets

What to Do

In a medium bowl, combine coleslaw mix, bell pepper, onion, pineapple, sugar, vinegar, and oil; mix well and set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Sprinkle blackened seasoning evenly on both sides of fish and place in skillet. Cook 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until fish flakes easily with a fork; remove to a platter.
Spoon coleslaw over fish and serve.

Notes

To make your own blackened seasoning, in a small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix it all together well.
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