Pepper-seared Catfish with Mushrooms, Pinenuts and Pancetta

== Description ==
A Catfish recipe.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets
* 1 ½ teaspoons cracked black pepper
* ¼ ounce pancetta, diced and blanched (or regular bacon)
* ¼ cup shiitake mushrooms
* ¼ cup oyster mushrooms
* ¼ cup chanterelle mushrooms
* ¼ ounce pine nuts, toasted
* 2 teaspoons shallots
* 1 teaspoon roasted garlic purée
* 1 teaspoon lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon each: fresh parsley, thyme, basil, chives
* olive oil for searing
* salt and freshly ground black pepper
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 325°F.
# Cut each catfish fillet into 2 portions.
# Season with salt and cracked black pepper.
# In a medium sauté pan heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
# When the oil is hot, place the catfish pepper side down.
# Sear each side for 1 – 2 minutes.
# Remove and place on a metal oven-proof dish and place in the oven for 3 – 4 minutes or until no pink shows.
# In the reserved pan, sauté the mushrooms for about 2 – 3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
# Add the shallots and garlic and sauté for 15 – 25 seconds.
# Add the pinenuts, pancetta, lemon juice, fresh herbs, salt and pepper.
# Adjust seasonings to taste.
# Place the mushroom ragout (mixture) on a warm plate.
# Top with the catfish.
# Serve with grilled asparagus and sweet potato.
Category:Sautéed catfish Recipes
Category:Shiitake mushroom Recipes
Category:Oyster mushroom Recipes
Category:Chanterelle Recipes
Category:Pancetta Recipes
Category:Pine nut Recipes
Category:Bacon Recipes