FOOD+NUTRITION By Cara Greenstein
Catfish
Pan Seared Cornmeal Crusted with Blistered Corn And Peach Salsa
Makes 4 Servings
Catfish: q 4 catfish fillets
q 1 /4 cup cornmeal
q S alt + pepper
q 2 tablespoons olive oil
q G arlic powder Place cornmeal in a shallow bowl or plate. Place catfish fillets on a cutting board or tray. Brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Lightly dust each fillet in cornmeal. Pour the remaining olive oil in the skillet (you can reuse the saucepan used for corn!) and heat over medium-high heat. Pan sear catfish fillets for 3 minutes on each side.
Salsa: q 1 ear corn kernels q 1 red heirloom tomato, diced q 1 green heirloom tomato, diced q 1 /2 red bell pepper, diced
q 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro q 1 /2 jalapeño, chopped (optional) q J uice of 1 lime q 1 teaspoon salt
q 1 peach, diced Heat a small, dry saucepan over medium-high heat. Add corn to hot skillet in a single layer, allowing to blister 2-3 minutes before tossing. Cook for 2 more minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add tomatoes, peppers, and peach. Stir in salt, cilantro, and lime. Marinate for up to 20 minutes, tasting and seasoning accordingly. Set aside while preparing catfish. To serve, transfer catfish to a plate and spoon with salsa.
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Cara Greenstein celebrates intentional and exceptional cuisine in her award-winning food and lifestyle blog, Caramelized, which offers recipes and restaurant reviews, food-focused travel itineraries, and endless tablescape tips. Follow @cara_melized on Instagram for daily inspiration and bookmark her recipes at Caramelizedblog.com.
