Summer means grilling on the backyard barbecue for many Americans. You can make something delicious and easy for your family by using a variety protein option.
People who love grilling should choose easy, healthy and eco-friendly proteins to avoid high cholesterol.
U.S. Farm Raised Catfish is an excellent choice for summertime cooking.
Catfish farmers raise their cats in clean, freshwater ponds in the U.S. Catfish are fed nutritious grains to maintain their mild sweetness. Catfish’s flaky texture is ideal for summer cooking. U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish is available year round in supermarkets and restaurants across the country.
This U.S. Farm Raised Catfish recipe will make any grilled dish taste better than anything served on a bun.
Grilled Catfish over Mixed Greens
Serves four
4 U.S. Farm Raised Catfish Fillets (4-6 oz each).
1/4 cup extra-virgin Olive Oil
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic Vinegar
3 tablespoons dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups mixed green salad leaves, washed and dried
4 ounces thinly sliced white mushrooms
Place fillets onto a plate. Combine olive oil and vinegar with tarragon, salt, and pepper in small bowl. Blend until well-combined. Spread two-thirds the marinade on the Catfish. Place the marinade on top of the fish and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 mins. The marinade can be used as a salad dressing.
Prepare a grill or heat the broiler to 500°F. Place Catfish fillets in a greased broiler pan or grill rack. For two to three minutes, grill or broil the fish four inches away from the heat source. Let cool. Serve warm
Mix together the greens, mushrooms, and reserved marinade in large bowl. Grill the Catfish.
