This Paleo Cashew Curried Catfish recipe is a deliciously low-carb, high-protein, clean meal featuring cauliflower rice and spices.
Ingredients
For Catfish and Veggies:
2 Good Sized Catfish Filets (about 6oz each)
3 Cups Cauliflower Rice
1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
½ White Onion, diced
1-2 Cups Baby Bella Mushrooms, sliced
3 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
3 Tbsp. Fresh Chopped Parsley
⅔ Cup Raw Cashew Pieces (or 1 cup whole raw cashews)
Special Spice Blend
Salt and Black Pepper to taste
For Spice Blend:
1 tsp. Ground Coriander
½ tsp. Ground Cinnamon
½ tsp. Chili Powder
½ tsp. Cumin
¼ tsp. Ground Ginger
¼ tsp. Cardamom
¼ tsp. Allspice
¼ tsp. Ground Cloves
¼ tsp. Cayenne Pepper (or more for added spiciness)
Instructions
To create the spice blend, simply place all Spice Blend ingredients into small bowl and stir until thoroughly mixed. Save extra in a jar or sealed container for future use (it goes great on salmon, acorn squash, in tomato based sauces, etc).
In a large skillet over medium heat, put a bit of olive oil and the catfish into the skillet. Sprinkle each filet with about 1 tsp. Spice Blend, and sprinkle with sea salt.
In a separate skillet over medium heat with a dash of olive oil, place garlic and onion, mixing occasionally. After about 3-4 minutes when onion begins to become translucent, add green pepper, stir through. Cook another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Turn catfish over and add mushrooms to the pan, stirring through the juices. Cook 3-4 minutes. Using your spatula as a knife, press through the catfish until the filets are broken up into large chunks. Remove onion/pepper mixture from heat and pour into the pan with the catfish and stir through.
Add cauliflower rice to the catfish mixture and 2 tsp. Spice Blend. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper and stir through until cauliflower is cooked. It cooks quickly, so about 2-3 minutes should do it. Add parsley and cashews and stir through right before serving.
This recipe makes 4 regular servings, or 2 servings if you're super hungry ;) . I like to sprinkle mine with a final dash of salt before serving in a bowl. Enjoy!
Recipe by The Pescetarian and the Pig at https://www.thepescetarianandthepig.com/2016/12/08/paleo-cashew-curried-catfish/