Catfish in Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Catfish in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; Rounded 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 3/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 6 (5-ounce) catfish fillets; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
6 (5-ounce) catfish fillets
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400F.
2
Puree tomatoes with their juice in a blender.
3
Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook garlic, spices, and 3/4 teaspoon salt, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 1 minute.
4
Add tomato puree and sugar and briskly simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 6 to 8 minutes.
5
Pour sauce into a 13- by 9-inch baking dish.
6
Pat fish dry and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
7
Arrange fillets in 1 layer on sauce, tucking each tail end under if necessary to fit, and bake until fish is just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
8
Serve sprinkled with parsley.

126

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, Rounded 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, and more.

Yes, Catfish in Spicy Tomato Sauce 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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Catfish in Spicy Tomato Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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