Cajun Catfish with Sweet Onion Relish

Description

A Catfish recipe. Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 4 U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets
• 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 1 cup chopped sweet onion (i.e. vidalia)
• 1 cup chopped, seeded roma tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons pitted and chopped calamata (Greek) olives
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves, divided
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne), or more to taste

Directions

1. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes.
3. Spoon onion into a bowl.
4. Add tomatoes, olives, water, and 1 teaspoon thyme leaves.
5. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
6. Prepare grill.
7. Combine 1 teaspoon olive oil, remaining 2 teaspoons thyme, paprika, garlic salt, and red pepper.
8. Rub mixture over both sides of catfish fillets.
9. Place fillets on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side, or until flakes easily when tested with a fork.
10. Serve with relish.