This classic Southern catfish dish channels the flavors of Tunisian cooking with a simple harissa-spiked mayonnaise that comes together in minutes.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 25 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 25 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 |
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- Kosher salt and finely ground black pepper
- Four 10- to- 12-ounce skinless catfish fillets
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons harissa
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Cilantro leaves and lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Stir the coriander, cumin, five-spice, cayenne, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a small bowl. Rub the spice blend all over the catfish.
- Whisk the mayonnaise, harissa, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in another small bowl.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large and heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add half the catfish and cook, flipping once, until well browned and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining oil and catfish.
- Spread the harissa mayo on 4 plates and place the catfish on top. Serve with cilantro and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 646 |
| Total Fat | 48 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Protein | 48 g |
| Cholesterol | 183 mg |
| Sodium | 836 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 646 |
| Total Fat | 48 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Protein | 48 g |
| Cholesterol | 183 mg |
| Sodium | 836 mg |
Reviews
Not everyone likes catfish, and we have a lot in our freezer…so i’m always looking for new ways to prepare it. My family started a low carb diet and this seemed to be a perfect alternative to frying. Both the adult kids and the grandkids loved this recipe. It’s not to hot, and the harissa mayo balances the flavor perfectly. I will be making this one again!