Skillet Grilled Catfish

Looking for low carb dinner options? Try this skillet grilled catfish recipe that is full of flavor and easy enough for a weeknight meal.

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At the end of next month, my family and I are making a trip to the beach.  It will be Little Tot’s first beach experience, and while The Husband is a little apprehensive about road tripping it with a toddler, I am quite excited.

It’s pathetic, really.  I live about three hours from the Gulf of Mexico, yet it has been many years since I’ve stepped foot on a beach.

I haven’t been swimsuit shopping since 2009.  Two summers ago I was pregnant and feeling rather whale-ish.  Last year, I don’t know how I managed it, but I only had to wear a swimsuit once.  Summer was pretty much over by then and I thought I would just make due with one of my pre-pregnancy suits.  Unfortunately, my post-pregnancy boobs did not appreciate it.

All this talk about the beach and swimsuits made me realize that my body was, well, less than swimsuit ready.  Despite the fact that I work out for an hour four days a week, I have somehow managed to hold on to 10 pounds that I gained after getting married and then five pounds of baby weight.  It was pretty frustrating.

Then someone suggested maybe it was my diet.  Maybe I was eating too many carbohydrates?  Well, that could be entirely true.  I love bread.  I love pasta.  And I love rice.  So I spent a few weeks tracking what I ate and discovered carbs made up about 60-70% of my diet.  Yeesh . . .

So I’ve been doing the whole low-carb thing for the last few weeks – something I said I would never be able to do because I love bread, I love pasta, and I love rice.  But it hasn’t been too terrible.  I’m eating less bread and more lean protein and vegetables.  I knew protein tends to make you feel more full, so no surprise that I’m not really that hungry during the day.  I definitely feel stronger during my workouts and the best part – I’ve lost 11 pounds!!

The most challenging part of any meal plan has been finding new recipes. After while I started to run out of ideas.  That’s when I decided to experiment with a few random spices in my cabinet. Catfish is a pretty neutral flavored, low cost fish. I seasoned both sides with the spice rub, then grilled it in my cast iron skillet. I was so pleased with how this skillet grilled catfish turned out. Full of flavor, very satisfying, and quick enough that it could easily be prepared as a weeknight meal.

If you are following a low-carb plan and looking for some new recipe ideas, check out my Low-Carb board on Pinterest.

More Catfish Recipes:

• Cornbread and Shrimp Stuffed Catfish Fillets
• Blackened Catfish with Creole Sauce
• Sauteed Catfish with Creole Mustard Sauce
• Southern Fried Catfish
• Lemon Pepper Catfish Fillets
• Caprese Baked Catfish Fillets

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Skillet Grilled Catfish

Looking for low carb dinner options? Try this skillet grilled catfish recipe that is full of flavor and easy enough for a weeknight meal.

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 12 minutes

Servings 4 people

Author Lisa B.

Ingredients

• 4 catfish fillets
• 1/2 teaspoon each cumin, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons ground oregano
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 ounce lime juice
• 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

• Rinse fish under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.
• Heat oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Adjust an oven rack to the top third of the oven and preheat broiler.
• In a small bowl, combine cumin, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Sprinkle fish on both sides with spice mixture.
• Add catfish fillets to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
• Remove from heat and add lime juice and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Place pan under broiler and continue to cook until fish is firm and cheese is melted, about 2-3 additional minutes.
• Remove from oven and allow to sit for two minutes.

Notes

Notes Any firm white fish can be substituted for catfish.