Catfish recipe
Peppered catfish & catfish asun
Grilled or fried catfish chunks tossed in a rich pepper sauce with onions and bell peppers, perfect as small chops.
45 minutes3–4 people
Order your fish: Ask for cleaned, bite-size chunks; remove bones carefully before serving.
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Ingredients
- 1 kg catfish, cleaned and cut into chunks
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 2 fresh hot peppers
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt, thyme and seasoning to taste
How to make it
- 1
Pat the fish dry and season with salt and thyme. Grill or shallow-fry until fully cooked and lightly browned; set aside.
- 2
Heat the oil in a wide pan. Cook the onions, tomatoes and hot peppers until the sauce reduces, about 8–10 minutes.
- 3
Add the bell peppers and cook for 2 more minutes so they retain some crunch.
- 4
Gently fold in the cooked catfish and coat with sauce. Check seasoning and serve warm.