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

Pan-Seared Catfish with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 Servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 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

Instructions

  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.
  • Prep Time: 20 Mins
  • Cook Time: 15 Mins

Find it online: https://www.heartlandcatfish.com/pan-seared-catfish-with-roasted-red-pepper-sauce/