Egypt Ridge Catfish Recipes

CATFISH BAKED IN FOIL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Lay a 2 1/2-foot-long sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet, letting the ends hang off. Lay another sheet of foil perpendicular on top. Rinse the couscous in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water. Mix the olive oil, paprika and 3/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pile the couscous in the center of the foil; toss with 1/2 tablespoon of the seasoned oil and spread in an 8-inch-square layer.
• Brush the fish fillets on both sides with 1 tablespoon of the seasoned oil and arrange side by side on top of the couscous. Toss the lemon slices, parsley, red onion, tomatoes, garlic and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon seasoned oil in a bowl, then scatter evenly over the fish and couscous. Drizzle with 2/3 cup water, then bring the opposite ends of the foil together, fold over and crimp closed to make a sealed packet. Transfer the foil packet (on the baking sheet) to the oven and bake 25 minutes.
• Open the foil packet; divide the fish among plates. Toss the couscous and vegetables; serve with the fish. Sprinkle with the lemon juice.

CATFISH FILLETS WITH EGYPTIAN TAHINI SAUCE

Steps:

• Coarsely chop garlic and in a blender purée with tahini, water, lemon juice, cumin, and salt until smooth.
• Using the flat side of a large knife coarsely crush coriander seeds. Pat catfish dry and season with salt and pepper. In a 10-inch nonstick skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté fish 2 minutes. Turn fish over, sprinkling crushed coriander around it, and sauté 2 minutes more, or until just cooked through. Divide tahini sauce between 2 plates and top with fish, crushed coriander and oil from skillet, and parsley.

EGYPT RIDGE CATFISH

Steps:

• Place catfish fillets on paper towels to dry. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Place flour, curry powder, salt and cayenne pepper in a plastic bag. Slice catfish into 3-inch lengths and add to bag. Shake bag to coat catfish with flour mixture.
• Fry catfish in the hot oil two at a time for about 3 minutes on each side, or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Drain on fresh paper towels.
• Add onion to remaining oil in pan, stirring to distribute in oil. Reduce heat to low and cook for 2 minutes or until softened. Stir in raisins and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add vinegar and cook for 2 minutes. Add honey and cook until mixture comes to a boil. Add catfish pieces to pan and stir to coat with the sauce. Cover and cook until the fish is warmed through. Serve garnished with peanuts and chopped parsley.