Catfish Veracruz

Makes 4 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 1½ pounds catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
* 3 cups cooked rice
* 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
* 1 medium-size green pepper, chopped
* 1 small jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
* ¼ cup lime juice, divided
* 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, divided
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
* vegetable cooking spray
* ½ cup chunky salsa
== Directions ==
# Rinse catfish fillets; pat dry.
# Place each fillet in between two pieces of wax paper.
# Flatten to a thickness of ¼-inch using rolling pin or wooden mallet; set aside.
# Combine rice, tomato, green pepper, jalapeño pepper, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 tablespoons cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper in large bowl.
# Stir to mix well.
# Place fillets skin side up.
# Spoon ⅓ cup rice mixture on lower portion of each fillet.
# Gently fold over to enclose rice.
# Place remaining rice in bottom of 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
# Combine remaining 3 tablespoons lime juice and oil in small bowl.
# Place fillets on top of rice.
# Brush fillets with remaining lime juice mixture.
# Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees 25 to 30 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with fork.
# Place under broiler until lightly browned.
# Garnish each fillet with 2 tablespoons salsa.
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