Catfish Muffeletta

A Catfish recipe.
== Ingredients ==
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* 3 U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* ½ cup giardeniara marinated garden salad, coarsely chopped
* 2 tablespoons pitted ripe olives, sliced
* 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 round loaf Italian bread (8 to 9 inches in diameter)
* 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
* 1 bunch arugula
* 1 pound sliced provolone cheese (optional) 
== Directions ==
# Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
# Season catfish fillets with salt and pepper.
# Fry fillets in the hot oil, in batches if necessary, for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until flakes easily when tested with a fork.
# Place fillets on a plate to cool and drizzle with lemon juice.
# Drain giardeniara and place in a small bowl.
# Add, parsley, garlic and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and mix until combined.
# Slice the bread in half horizontally and pull out most of the soft white part in the middle.
# Spread half of the giardeniara mixture in the hollow of the bottom piece of bread.
# Arrange the fillets in a single layer over the vegetables.
# Top with layers of tomato slices, arugula leaves and provolone slices, if using, and remaining giardeniara mixture.
# Place the other half of the bread on top, pressing firmly into place.
# Using a serrated knife, cut the sandwich into wedges and serve.
# The wedges can be individually wrapped and served at a picnic. 
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