"Sweet with Heat" Baked Cinnamon Chipotle Catfish with Sweet Pepper Slaw

Baked Cinnamon Chipotle Catfish with Sweet Pepper SlawGreat for lunch) Can be served hot or cold(

4 - U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets
3 Tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons (per fillet) Cinnamon Chipotle Rub *

Sweet Pepper Slaw
2 pounds of shredded slaw mix (available in most grocery stores)
1 large seedless cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced
1-1/2 pint Grape Tomatoes sliced in half
8 oz. Vidalia Onion & Sweet Pepper Vinaigrette Salad Dressing * (Fat Free)
Salt and pepper to taste

  1. To make the slaw, combine all items.  Toss until well mixed and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  2. Brush catfish fillets with olive oil, dust with the Cinnamon Chipotle Rub and set on a plate.
  3. Place approximately 2 tablespoons olive oil in a hot skillet, sear the fillets for approximately 1 minute on each side.
  4. Place fillets into an oiled baking dish.  Bake at 425 degrees (preheated oven) approximately 7 to 9 minutes until fish flakes easily.
  5. Place catfish onto a serving platter and garnish with the Sweet Pepper Slaw.

Yield:  4 servings

Note: * Products available thru  www.galenacanning.com
Recipe by Chef Ivo W. Puidak, Galena Canning Company