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Spicy Beer-Braised Catfish

Recipe Introduction


submitted by Putridujung@webtv.net





List of Ingredients



• 1 tablespoon chili powder
  
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons all purpose white flour
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 pound catfish fillets, cut on the bias into 2 inch wide pieces
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 1 large onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
  
• 1 (8-ounce) package sliced mushrooms
  
• 1 (12-ounce) can mild flavored beer
  
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
  
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  
• 2 teaspoons Tabasco or other hot sauce
  
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  






Instructions



1. In a shallow bowl, combine chili powder, garlic, flour and salt, stir together well. Add catfish and toss to coat evenly.
   
   
2. In a large, deep skillet over medium high heat, heat oil. Add catfish and cook until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. transfer the fish to a plate and set aside.
   
   
3. Add onions and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have released their liquid and the onions have softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
   
   
4. Stir in beer, tomatoes and their juice, Worcestershire and hot sauces. Bring the sauce to a boil, then lower the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
   
   
5. Return the catfish pieces to the skillet, arranging the pieces in a single layer. Continue simmering until the fish is opaque in the center and flakes easily, 3 to 5 minutes longer. Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.
   
   
6. 276 calories per serving; 24 grams protein, 9 grams fat (1.6 grams saturated fat), 19 grams carbohydrate; 659 mg sodium; 65 mg cholesterol; 3 grams fiber.