Pan Seared Cat Fish with Red Roasted Red Pepper Lim

Name: Pan Seared Cat Fish with Red Roasted Red Pepper Lime Sauce and Toasted Sunflower Seeds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 1/2 pounds catfish fillets, or any white-fleshed fish fillets, about 5 ounces each; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups chopped roasted red peppers; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, toasted

Servings: persons

1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Season both sides of fish with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3
Add fish fillets to skillet and cook 2 minutes per side flipping with a spatula or tongs, until golden brown and fork-tender.
4
Remove from pan.
5
In a blender, combine roasted red peppers, garlic, lime juice, ginger, and cumin and puree until smooth.
6
Transfer mixture to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer, about 5 minutes.
7
Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
8
Serve half of the fish with all of the sauce spooned over top.
9
Sprinkle the top with toasted sunflower seeds.
10
Reserve remaining fish for heros, if desired.

159

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 1/2 pounds catfish fillets, or any white-fleshed fish fillets, about 5 ounces each, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 1/2 cups chopped roasted red peppers, and more.

Yes, Pan Seared Cat Fish with Red Roasted Red Pepper Lime Sauce and Toasted Sunflower Seeds 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pan Seared Cat Fish with Red Roasted Red Pepper Lime Sauce and Toasted Sunflower Seeds

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Variations & substitutions

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