Cajun Grilled Catfish With Apricot Salsa Recipe

Name: Cajun Grilled Catfish With Apricot Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) catfish fillets, approximately; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 slices limes, thin; Fish Rub; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; Apricot Salsa; 3/4 cup diced turkish dried apricot; 3/4 cup fresh diced pineapple; 1/3 cup diced red onion; 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper; 2 medium shiitake mushrooms, diced; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced; 2 -3 tablespoons lime juice

Servings: persons

4 (6 ounce) catfish fillets, approximately
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 slices limes, thin
Fish Rub
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Apricot Salsa
3/4 cup diced turkish dried apricot
3/4 cup fresh diced pineapple
1/3 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
2 medium shiitake mushrooms, diced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
2 -3 tablespoons lime juice

1
Combine all the ingredients for the salsa and refrigerate until ready to serve
2
In a small jar, combine all the ingredients for the rub and shake to distribute well
3
Preheat grill to medium
4
Rinse fish under running water, pat dry
5
Drizzle the olive oil over fish, sprinkle with rub and gently rub into fish
6
Turn fish over and repeat with olive oil and rub
7
When grill is hot, place prepared fish on grill and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when pierced with fork, turning fish once
8
Place cooked fish on individual serving plates, divide salsa among the servings and garnish with lime twists

156

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

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.

Variations & substitutions

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (6 ounce) catfish fillets, approximately, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 slices limes, thin, Fish Rub, and more.

Yes, Cajun Grilled Catfish With Apricot Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cajun Grilled Catfish With Apricot Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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