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Caribbean Catfish

Makes 4 servings

cuisine: Caribbean

meal type: Entrée

technique: Baked

2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 4 tablespoons chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1/4 teaspoon oregano 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped coriander (or chopped parsley) 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 catfish fillets 2 cups water 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes lime peel

Melt butter in a skillet. Add green pepper and 2 tablespoons onion. Sauté until onion is transparent. Add almonds, breadcrumbs, oregano, 1 tablespoon lime juice, coriander, and salt; mix well. Spoon filling down center of each catfish fillet. Roll up and secure with toothpicks. In shallow baking pan, combine remaining 2 tablespoons onion, water, garlic, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, and remaining 3 tablespoons lime juice. Place catfish in pan. Bake in a 400°F oven for 30-35 minutes, basting occasionally until catfish flakes easily. Remove catfish to serving platter. Garnish with strips of lime peel.