Catfish Pilaf

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. catfish fillets
  • 2 Tbsp. melted oleo
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice
  • 8 slices bacon (about 1/2 lb.)
  • 1 c. chopped green pepper
  • 3/4 c. chopped onion
  • 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped and undrained
  • 1 1/2 c. water
  • 1 1/2 c. long grain rice, uncooked
  • 1 (2 oz.) jar diced pimento, undrained
  • 1 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Place catfish fillets in lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
  2. 2
    Drizzle with oleo and lemon juice.
  3. 3
    Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Drain and flake.
  4. 4
    Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside.
  5. 5
    Cook green pepper and onion in drippings, stirring often, until tender. Stir in bacon, tomatoes and other ingredients and bring to a boil.
  6. 6
    Cover, reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes (until liquid is absorbed).
  7. 7
    Stir in catfish. Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  8. 8
    Yields 6 servings.

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