Recipe of the Week: Blackened Catfish with Mango Avocado Salsa

Spice up your dinner with Blackened Catfish with Mango Avocado Salsa! Tender catfish coated in bold blackened seasoning is paired with a fresh salsa made with sweet mango and creamy avocado for a flavorful combination of savory, spicy and refreshing. It’s a colorful, satisfying meal that brings big flavor to the table.

Cooking Times

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings (2 cups salsa)

Ingredients: 

• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2-1/4 teaspoons pepper, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
• 1 medium mango, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
• 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons olive oil

Cooking Instructions

1. Step 1: Combine the oregano, cumin, paprika, 2 teaspoons pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt; rub over fillets. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mango, avocado, red onion, cilantro, lime juice and remaining salt and pepper. Chill until serving.
3. Step 3: In a large cast-iron skillet, cook fillets in oil over medium heat until fish flakes easily with a fork, 5-7 minutes on each side. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

1 fillet with 1/2 cup salsa: 376 calories, 22g fat (4g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 541mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat.