Manhattan Catfish Chowder

Description

A Catfish recipe. Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1 pound U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ¼ cup diced onion
• 1 can (1 pound) diced tomatoes, with oregano and basil added
• pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth, diluted with 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons minced parsley
• ¼ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a large heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over moderate heat; add the garlic and onion; sauté until golden.
2. Add tomatoes, cayenne pepper and wine.
3. Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
4. Add the diluted broth, cover and bring to simmer — about 3 minutes.
5. Mix in the U.S. farm-raised catfish and cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer.
6. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.