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Pan-Fried Catfish with Arugula-Orange Salad

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Serve with: Texmati rice pilaf tossed with toasted pecans, and broccoli florets sautéed with sliced garlic.

Market tip:

To ensure that the fish is fresh, check for a firm texture, a moist appearance, and a mild odor. To store, fish should be tightly wrapped, refrigerated, and used within a day or two.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

8 cups arugula
2 large seedless oranges, peeled, thinly sliced
2/3 cup halved thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pinches of cayenne pepper, divided
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/4 pounds catfish fillets
1/3 cup vegetable oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine arugula, oranges, and red onion in large bowl. Whisk together orange juice, olive oil, and 1 pinch of cayenne in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Combine cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1 pinch of cayenne in shallow dish. Rinse catfish; shake off excess water. Dredge catfish in cornmeal mixture; turn to coat evenly.

    Step 3

    Heat vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add catfish and cook until coating is golden brown and crispy and fish is opaque in center, about 2 1/2 minutes per side.

    Step 4

    Drizzle dressing over salad. Divide salad equally among 4 plates; top with catfish and serve.

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