{"id":33039,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/southwestern-catfish\/"},"modified":"2022-10-14T07:26:29","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T12:26:29","slug":"southwestern-catfish","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/southwestern-catfish\/","title":{"rendered":"Southwestern Catfish"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Catfish fillets are rubbed with a blend that includes chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne and paprika, then topped with homemade salsa. A green salad, garlic bread and baked sweet potatoes round out the meal nicely. \u2014Bruce Crittenden Clinton, Mississippi<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1606707,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304032,305511,304328,304993,304292,305487,304338,307049,304041,303966,304185,304988,306848,305020,304268,324623,304150,307789,307614,304353],"categories-v2":[308623,310825,308988,308319,308984,308481,308940,308305,310796,308992,310085,308633,308495,309467,308935,309603,308960,259483,309177,309434,310750,310591,309005],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Southern Pecan Catfish","post_link":"\/recipes\/southern-pecan-catfish\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Southern-Pecan-Catfish_exps31867_CX2376976B04_24_9bC_RMS-8.jpg"},{"post_title":"Southwestern Spaghetti","post_link":"\/recipes\/southwestern-spaghetti\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps19216_GB153642C01_07_1b-6.jpg"},{"post_title":"Catfish Creole","post_link":"\/recipes\/catfish-creole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps19745_HFBZ1081941D78.jpg"},{"post_title":"Fried Catfish","post_link":"\/recipes\/fried-catfish\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Fried-Catfish_EXPS_FT23_237897_ST_3_08_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Southwestern Chicken","post_link":"\/recipes\/southwestern-chicken\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps24145_QC10597D52A-5.jpg"},{"post_title":"Southwestern Rice","post_link":"\/recipes\/southwestern-rice\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Southwestern-Rice_EXPS_TOHD24_18003_SuzanNajjar_4.jpg"},{"post_title":"Southwestern Pulled Pork","post_link":"\/recipes\/southwestern-pulled-pork\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps22093_QC10365D29D-3.jpg"},{"post_title":"Catfish Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/catfish-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Southwestern Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/southwestern-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps40695_TH1421355D49B-5.jpg"},{"post_title":"Southwestern Lasagna","post_link":"\/recipes\/southwestern-lasagna\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps6999_CC1128C50.jpg"},{"post_title":"Lemon-Pepper Catfish","post_link":"\/recipes\/lemon-pepper-catfish\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps19693_PPB1339640D20B-1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Southwestern Star Dip","post_link":"\/recipes\/southwestern-star-dip\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps11404_FR163878C01_05_3b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Southwestern Nachos","post_link":"\/recipes\/southwestern-nachos\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Southwestern-Nachos_EXPS_HSCBZ_38850_16_C08_02_8b-4.jpg"},{"post_title":"Southwestern Scallops","post_link":"\/recipes\/southwestern-scallops\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps40468_SD143207D06_04_7b-5.jpg"},{"post_title":"Southwest Fish Tacos","post_link":"\/recipes\/southwest-fish-tacos\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Southwest-Fish-Tacos_EXPS_TOHFM23_97443_DR_09_15_5b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Southwestern Fried Perch","post_link":"\/recipes\/southwestern-fried-perch\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps32517_TH952496D61B-2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Southwestern Hominy","post_link":"\/recipes\/southwestern-hominy\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Southwestern-Hominy_EXPS_TOHD24_3521_KristinaVanni_5.jpg"},{"post_title":"Catfish Po'Boy","post_link":"\/recipes\/catfish-sandwich\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Catfish-Po-Boy_EXPS_TOHD24_50809_SheriSilver_1-1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Southwestern Pork Chops","post_link":"\/recipes\/southwestern-pork-chops\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Southwestern-Pork-Chops_exps26215_FM143298D03_11_3bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Southwestern Chicken Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/southwestern-chicken-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps20236_HWS1227354D19.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Southwestern-Catfish_exps20517_UGG143377C01_23_5bC_RMS.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/southwestern-catfish\/","name":"Southwestern Catfish","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2022-10-14","prepTime":"PT15M","cookTime":"PT10M","totalTime":"PT25M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Southwestern-Catfish_exps20517_UGG143377C01_23_5bC_RMS-1.jpg","height":1200,"width":1200},"recipeCategory":["Dinner"],"description":"Catfish fillets are rubbed with a blend that includes chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne and paprika, then topped with homemade salsa. A green salad, garlic bread and baked sweet potatoes round out the meal nicely.\r\n —Bruce Crittenden\r\n Clinton, Mississippi","recipeIngredient":["3 medium tomatoes, chopped","1\/4 cup chopped onion","2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped","2 tablespoons white wine vinegar","3 teaspoons salt, divided","3 teaspoons paprika","3 teaspoons chili powder","1 to 1-1\/2 teaspoons ground cumin","1 to 1-1\/2 teaspoons ground coriander","3\/4 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper","1\/2 teaspoon garlic powder","4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"For salsa, in a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Combine the paprika, chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne, garlic powder and remaining salt; rub over catfish. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Grill fillets, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa."}],"recipeYield":"4 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 107 calories","fatContent":"4g fat (1g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"20mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"1825mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"10g carbohydrate (4g sugars","fiberContent":"3g fiber)","proteinContent":"9g protein."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.5,"reviewCount":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"angcy"},"reviewBody":"I cooked it in oven at 425 degree F for 20 minutes and drizzles some butter once during cooking. Family loves the taste of fish.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"gucci65"},"reviewBody":"Made this on my stove top. Used this as a filling for tacos. I also used chedder cheese, black olives and sour cream for topings. Very good and easy !","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"20517","romance_copy_dek":"Catfish fillets are rubbed with a blend that includes chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne and paprika, then topped with homemade salsa. A green salad, garlic bread and baked sweet potatoes round out the meal nicely.\r\n —Bruce Crittenden\r\n Clinton, Mississippi","enhanced_recipe_title":"Southwestern Catfish","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3 medium tomatoes, chopped","IngredientText":"3 medium tomatoes, chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 cup chopped onion","IngredientText":"1\/4 cup chopped onion"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped","IngredientText":"2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 tablespoons white wine vinegar","IngredientText":"2 tablespoons white wine vinegar"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3 teaspoons salt, divided","IngredientText":"3 teaspoons salt, divided"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3 teaspoons paprika","IngredientText":"3 teaspoons paprika"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3 teaspoons chili powder","IngredientText":"3 teaspoons chili powder"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 to 1-1\/2 teaspoons ground cumin","IngredientText":"1 to 1-1\/2 teaspoons ground cumin"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 to 1-1\/2 teaspoons ground coriander","IngredientText":"1 to 1-1\/2 teaspoons ground coriander"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3\/4 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper","IngredientText":"3\/4 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 teaspoon garlic powder","IngredientText":"1\/2 teaspoon garlic powder"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)","IngredientText":"4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Southwestern-Catfish_exps20517_UGG143377C01_23_5bC_RMS.jpg","RecipeId":20517,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Southwestern Catfish Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":"","RecipeAttachmentFileName":"Southwestern-Catfish_exps20517_UGG143377C01_23_5bC_RMS.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Bruce","Lastname":"Crittenden","ContributorAttachmentFileName":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/Recipe\/testkitchenapproved.png","TimeCallout":"Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min.","MinimumServingQuantity":4,"MaximumServingQuantity":4,"Yield":"4 servings.","DigitalTitle":"Southwestern Catfish","SubmittedTitle":"Southwestern Catfish","RecipeTypeId":1,"RecipeURL":"southwestern-catfish","AverageRating":4.5,"WebPublishedDate":"1\/1\/2018 12:00:00 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"","PreparationTimeInMinutes":15,"CookTimeInMinutes":10,"TotalTimeInMinutes":25,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":true,"IsFieldEditorRecipe":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"EditorNotes":"","PublishedProjectTitle":"Southwestern Catfish","OriginalSourceProject":"Southwestern Catfish","ContestPlacement":"Runner-Up","Trailer":"","Metadescription":"","AboutRecipeTitle":"","AboutRecipe":"","DigitalHeadnotes":"Catfish fillets are rubbed with a blend that includes chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne and paprika, then topped with homemade salsa. A green salad, garlic bread and baked sweet potatoes round out the meal nicely.\r\n —Bruce Crittenden\r\n Clinton, Mississippi","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":"","RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"RecipeCookingTipTitle":"Peppers (Hot)","RecipeCookingTipText":"Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.","SpecifiCookingTipText":"","Directions":[{"Direction":"For salsa, in a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" Combine the paprika, chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne, garlic powder and remaining salt; rub over catfish. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. ","SequenceNo":2},{"Direction":" Grill fillets, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa. ","SequenceNo":3}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Dinner Recipes","ID":94278},{"Name":"Fish Recipes","ID":94766}],"Cuisine":[{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Mexican Dinners","ID":89776},{"Name":"Mexican Recipes","ID":89736}],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[{"Name":"Holiday & Celebration Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Cinco de Mayo Dinners","ID":104242},{"Name":"Cinco de Mayo Recipes","ID":104230},{"Name":"Father's Day Dinners","ID":104294},{"Name":"Father's Day Recipes","ID":104282},{"Name":"July 4th Dinner","ID":104374},{"Name":"July 4th Recipes","ID":104362},{"Name":"Labor Day Main Dishes","ID":104398},{"Name":"Labor Day Recipes","ID":104386},{"Name":"Memorial Day Dinners","ID":104442},{"Name":"Memorial Day Recipes","ID":104430}],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Fish","ID":102009},{"Name":"Hot Peppers","ID":102021},{"Name":"Onions","ID":102029}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[{"Name":"Publication","ID":0},{"Name":"Simple Dinner Recipes","ID":107421},{"Name":"Simple Quick Recipes","ID":107425},{"Name":"Simple Recipes","ID":107261},{"Name":"View All Simple Recipes","ID":107453}],"WinningRecipes":[{"Name":"Winning Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Winning Dinner Recipes","ID":107215}],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Easy","ID":304338},{"Name":"Winning Recipes","ID":304353},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"BBQ","ID":305511},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"Appliances","ID":304032},{"Name":"Gas Grill","ID":304041},{"Name":"Health & Wellness","ID":304988},{"Name":"Dairy-Free","ID":304993},{"Name":"Low-Fat","ID":305020},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Fish & Seafood","ID":307049},{"Name":"Tomatoes","ID":307789},{"Name":"Vegetables","ID":307614},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Dinner","ID":304292},{"Name":"Techniques","ID":304150},{"Name":"Grilling","ID":304185},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":1,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 serving: 107 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 1825mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein.","NoOfRatings":2,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Southwestern-Catfish_exps20517_UGG143377C01_23_5bC_RMS.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Southwestern-Catfish_exps20517_UGG143377C01_23_5bC_RMS.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","Tips":[],"CommentCount":2,"RatingCount":3,"RecipeCommentDetails":[{"Comment":"
Made this on my stove top. Used this as a filling for tacos. I also used chedder cheese, black olives and sour cream for topings. Very good and easy !<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"07\/22\/2014 07:06","GUID":"264e44731e81499a95314156d75b11c0","MemberId":7131119,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"gucci65","SubmittedDate":"07\/22\/2014 07:06"},{"Comment":"
I cooked it in oven at 425 degree F for 20 minutes and drizzles some butter once during cooking. Family loves the taste of fish.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"07\/13\/2014 13:10","GUID":"AE028B1502C945D5AA0A0848126B9DE9","MemberId":1160970,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"angcy","SubmittedDate":"07\/13\/2014 13:10"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"05\/27\/2008 21:31","GUID":"b72b9b99845f46a2aecb9496139b8373","MemberId":1196484,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"justmbeth","SubmittedDate":"05\/27\/2008 21:31"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":50836,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43225,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":310825,"name":"BBQ","slug":"bbq","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310760,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Get your fill of all things grilled and glazed with our best BBQ recipes, BBQ sauce recipes, BBQ chicken recipes, pulled pork recipes and more.","parent":310796,"count":1687,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/bbq\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Southwestern Catfish"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n