Fast Dish Catfish

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Quick broiled catfish with lemon-dill butter and a fresh vegetable rice pilaf side
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Fast Dish Catfish

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 134.7

Description

This quick and easy catfish recipe delivers tender, flaky fish fillets coated in a bright lemon-dill butter sauce. Broiling ensures the fish cooks evenly while maintaining a moist texture, enhanced by the aromatic freshness of dill and the zest of lemon. It is paired with a light, refreshing side of rice pilaf mixed with ribbons of zucchini and carrot, creating a balanced meal that feels both comforting and elegant. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish comes together in under 40 minutes using simple pantry staples. The combination of rich butter and sharp citrus cuts through the richness of the fish, offering a satisfying flavor profile that appeals to the whole family without requiring complex techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven broiler. Lightly grease a broiler pan or baking sheet.
  2. Prepare the rice pilaf according to the package directions, then set aside to keep warm.
  3. Using a vegetable peeler, cut the zucchini and carrot into thin, ribbon-like strips.
  4. Place the catfish fillets on the prepared broiler pan.
  5. Brush the top of each fillet evenly with the melted butter.
  6. Sprinkle the fish with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of dill weed, and the salt.
  7. Broil the catfish for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  8. While the fish cooks, stir the zucchini ribbons, carrot ribbons, mayonnaise, remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of dill weed into the hot cooked rice.
  9. Cover the rice mixture and let it stand for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  10. Serve the broiled catfish fillets alongside the vegetable rice pilaf.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 134.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.1g10%
Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Cholesterol 83.0mg28%
Sodium 2550.9mg107%
Total Carbohydrate 1.4g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Sugars 0.7g
Protein 17.4g35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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