Alain's Broiled Catfish with Lima Beans Recipe

Name: Alain's Broiled Catfish with Lima Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds frozen lima beans, defrosted; 3 ounces thick-cut bacon, diced; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups chicken broth; 6 (6-8 ounce) catfish fillets; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 lemon, juiced; Chopped parsley leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds frozen lima beans, defrosted
3 ounces thick-cut bacon, diced
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chicken broth
6 (6-8 ounce) catfish fillets
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
Chopped parsley leaves, for garnish

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["5 teaspoons Essence, recipe to follow", "In a small Dutch oven or heavy bottomed medium saucepan, cook the bacon until the fat is rendered and it's crispy, 4 to 6 minutes.", "Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes.", "Add 1 tablespoon of the garlic, 1 teaspoon of the thyme, and 2 teaspoons of the Essence and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.", "Add the lima beans, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the black pepper, and chicken broth and bring to a boil.", "Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are just tender and most of the liquid has reduced, about 15 minutes.", "Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.", "Cover the pot and set aside to keep warm while you prepare the catfish.", "Preheat the oven to the broil setting, and adjust the oven rack to about 4-inches from the broiler unit.", "Season the catfish fillets on both sides with the remaining 3 teaspoons of Essence, remaining 3/4 teaspoon of salt and the white pepper.", "Place on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet.", "In a small bowl, combine the remaining tablespoon of garlic, olive oil and remaining thyme; stir to blend.", "Use a small spoon to dab the garlic and oil mixture evenly over the catfish, being sure to coat each piece of fish evenly.", "Once the fish is seasoned and coated with the garlic olive oil, drizzle the lemon juice over the fish and place under the broiler to cook.", "Cook the catfish for 3 minutes under the broiler, turn the pan and cook for another 3 minutes.", "Remove from the oven and serve immediately with the warm lima beans, garnished with chopped parsley.", "2 1/2 tablespoons paprika", "2 tablespoons salt", "2 tablespoons garlic powder", "1 tablespoon black pepper", "1 tablespoon onion powder", "1 tablespoon cayenne pepper", "1 tablespoon dried oregano", "1 tablespoon dried thyme", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly.", "Yield: 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

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Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds frozen lima beans, defrosted, 3 ounces thick-cut bacon, diced, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Alain's Broiled Catfish with Lima Beans falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Alain's Broiled Catfish with Lima Beans

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