Nothing says it quite like “summer”U.S. Farm Raised Catfish is a great choice for a healthy meal of fish, vegetables, and has a light, versatile taste that can be used in almost any recipe.
Poached Catfish with Fresh Mango Salsa makes use of fresh herbs, tomatoes and fruits that are available at farmer stands and in market during summer. It is then given a tropical twist with pineapples and mango.
Poached U.S. Farm-Raised Fish with Fresh Mango Salsa
Makes 2 servings
Ingredients:
2 U.S. Farm Raised Catfish Fillets
Salt and pepper
For Poaching Liquid:
2 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
2 cloves of garlic
1 bay leaf
4 to 5 sprigs herbs like rosemary, parsley, chives or tarragon
For Mango Salsa:
1 cup fresh mango, diced
1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
1/2 jalapeno, finely diced and seeded
1 cup canned black bean soup, rinsed
Juice 1/2 of a fresh lime
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Place all poaching ingredients into a sauté pan; bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to a simmer
2. Season the fillets generously with salt and pepper.
3. Place the catfish in the liquid. Cover and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until the meat is tender and white.
4. Mix the ingredients in the salsa and season it to your liking.
5. Place the catfish on a platter and carefully remove it from the poaching liquid. Spread salsa on top of the fish.
Visit this website to learn more about U.S. Farm Raised Catfish. www.UScatfish.com.
