Caribbean Catfish

Number of Servings: 
4
Ingredients: 
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
Instructions: 

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.

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