Mediterranean Catfish and Roasted Vegetable Chowder

Recipe Description

A Catfish recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 large fennel bulb, cut into ?-inch thick slices
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into ?-inch thick slices
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into ¾-inch cubes
  • 2 cups zucchini, cut into ¼-inch thick slices
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 x 8-ounce bottles clam juice
  • 1 x 14.5-ounce can chunky pasta-style stewed tomatoes
  • 1 x 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seed
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1¼ pounds U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • for garnish: basil sprigs and orange slices

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 °F.
  2. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
  3. Mix fennel, onion, bell pepper, zucchini and olive oil in a medium bowl.
  4. Spread vegetables evenly on prepared pan.
  5. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes or until lightly browned and tender, stirring every 5 minutes.
  6. Mix the roasted vegetables with clam juice, tomatoes, black beans|beans, fennel seed, orange zest and pepper in a large saucepan.
  7. Bring to a boil.
  8. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  9. Add catfish pieces and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  10. Season with salt to taste.
  11. Garnish with basil sprigs and orange slices.
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