Spicy Catfish With Tropical Fruit Salsa Recipes

SPICY CATFISH WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• In shallow dish, whisk together oil, lime rind and lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin and pepper.
• Add fish and turn to coat evenly.
• Let stand for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in bowl combine salsa, pineapple, coriander and chilies.
• Place fillets on greased grill over medium heat and grill, turn once, for about 8 minutes till fish flakes easy.
• Place on plate and top with salsa mixture.

SPICY TROPICAL SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients until well-mixed. Transfer in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Serve salsa over white fish, crab cakes or with tortilla chips.

CRISPY SNAPPER TACOS WITH AVOCADO AND TROPICAL-FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• Heat 6 cups oil in a deep large saucepan over moderately high heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 375°F, then fry taco shells, 2 at a time, turning occasionally, until a shade darker, about 1 minute. Transfer to paper towels to drain and season with salt.
• Whisk together lime juice, 3 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste for dressing.
• Season fish with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté scallions, stirring, 1 minute. Add fish and sauté, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and gently toss fish with chipotles.
• Toss arugula with dressing and salt and pepper to taste.
• Fill taco shells with arugula, fish mixture, and salsa.

SPICY FISH WITH TROPICAL SALSA

Steps:

• In small glass or plastic bowl, mix all salsa ingredients until well blended. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
• Set oven control to broil. If fish fillets are large, cut into 4 serving pieces. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. Brush both sides of fish with Worcestershire sauce. Place on rack in broiler pan. Sprinkle fish with thyme, salt, garlic powder, curry powder and red pepper.
• Broil with tops about 4 inches from heat about 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Serve with salsa.

SPICY TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• Combine fruits in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, mix together the orange and lime juices and oil. Drizzle over the fruits and toss gently to mix well.
• Allow to sit for 2 hours. Just before serving, add the pomegranate arils and toss well. Garnish with the cilantro.