Catfish Roasted with Sesame Seeds, Basil, Garlic and Spinach
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 12 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame | 1 tbsp (14g) | 120 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Soy Sauce | 1 tbsp (15ml) | 9 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Spinach | 1 cup raw (30g) | 7 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Mustard | 1 tsp (5g) yellow | 3 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Catfish | not in our table | 0 |
| Black Sesame Seed | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 4 4- to 6-ounce U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets, 1/2 inch thick
- 1/2 10-ounce bag washed spinach, coarse stems removed, chopped
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil or Italian parsley
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons brown mustard
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (available in the Asian food section of most supermarkets)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup white or black sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
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Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Place catfish fillets on an oiled baking pan. Tuck a handful of spinach under each fillet. Fold under about 2 inches of the thin end of each fillet to enclose spinach at one end.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together basil or parsley, garlic, mustard, oils, lemon juice, and soy sauce. Spread mixture over catfish. Sprinkle heavily with sesame seeds and lightly with cayenne pepper. Roast for 10 to 12 minutes, or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Makes 4 servings.