Catfish Veracruz

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1½ pounds catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
 * 1 medium-size green pepper, chopped
 * 1 small jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
 * ¼ cup lime juice, divided
 * 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, divided
 * 1 teaspoon ground cumin
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * vegetable cooking spray
 * ½ cup chunky salsa

Directions

 * 1) Rinse catfish fillets; pat dry.
 * 2) Place each fillet in between two pieces of wax paper.
 * 3) Flatten to a thickness of ¼-inch using rolling pin or wooden mallet; set aside.
 * 4) Combine rice, tomato, green pepper, jalapeno pepper, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 tablespoons cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper in large bowl.
 * 5) Stir to mix well.
 * 6) Place fillets skin side up.
 * 7) Spoon ⅓ cup rice mixture on lower portion of each fillet.
 * 8) Gently fold over to enclose rice.
 * 9) Place remaining rice in bottom of 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
 * 10) Combine remaining 3 tablespoons lime juice and oil in small bowl.
 * 11) Place fillets on top of rice.
 * 12) Brush fillets with remaining lime juice mixture.
 * 13) Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees 25 to 30 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with fork.
 * 14) Place under broiler until lightly browned.
 * 15) Garnish each fillet with 2 tablespoons salsa.