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Ranchero Catfish
Photo: Gregor Moser

Ranchero Catfish

11 ingredients 4 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

307
Calories
6g
Protein
18g
Fat
35g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Tortilla 1 medium flour (45g) 140
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Catfish 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 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets
  • 1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips (crumb size)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup salsa
  • For garnish: chopped fresh cilantro
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Directions

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1. Preheat the oven to 450 °F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.

2

2. Cut each catfish fillet in half. Rinse in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

3

3. Mix crushed tortilla chips and chili powder in a shallow dish or on a piece of wax paper. Mix lime juice and oil in another shallow dish. Dip catfish in the lime mixture, then immediately dredge in the seasoned tortilla crumbs to coat. Place on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle catfish with any remaining tortilla crumbs. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp and golden and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

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4. Warm salsa in a small saucepan over low heat. Arrange catfish on serving plates and spoon salsa across the center. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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