Spicy Fish & Vegetable Skillet

Name: Spicy Fish & Vegetable Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cans tomatoes, undrained; ¾ cup water; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 2 Tbsp. Italian dressing; 1 onion, sliced; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1½ lb. red potatoes (about 3), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 7 carrots (1 lb.), cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 1 whole catfish (2-1/2 lb.), cleaned, scaled, head removed and cut into 6 pieces; 2 tsp. butter; 15 RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1/2 cup); 2 Tbsp. cilantro

Coating fish filets in buttery crushed RITZ Crackers is the kitchen hack you need to remember! This catfish and vegetable skillet takes just 10 minutes of hands-on prep!

Well-being ChoiceLow FatLow Sodium

Nutrition Bonus

The carrots in this low-calorie, low-fat meal are an excellent source of vitamin A!

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Makes 6 servings.

Ingredient list

2 cans (14.5 oz. each) diced tomatoes, undrained
¾ cup water
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 Tbsp. Italian dressing
1 onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1½ lb. red potatoes (about 3), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
7 carrots (1 lb.), cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 whole catfish (2-1/2 lb.), cleaned, scaled, head removed and cut into 6 pieces
2 tsp. butter
15 RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1/2 cup)
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro

Directions

Blend first 3 ingredients in blender until smooth; set aside.

Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min. Stir in potatoes, carrots and tomato mixture; bring to boil. Cover; simmer on medium-low 20 min. Add fish; cook, covered, 10 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork.

Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet on medium heat; stir in cracker crumbs. Cook 4 min. or until lightly browned; stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro. Sprinkle over fish.

Recipe Tips

Purchasing and Storing Whole FishWhole fish, cleaned and cut into portions, can be purchased at the butcher counter at most supermarkets. Look for fresh fish fillets and steaks with a firm texture, moist appearance and fresh mild odor. Whole fish should have bright clear eyes and red to bright pink gills. Store in the coldest part of the refrigerator up to 2 days before cooking as desired.
SubstituteSubstitute 4 guajillo chile peppers, stemmed, seeded and reconstituted in boiling water, for 10 min. for the chipotle peppers. Drain, then blend as directed.