Catfish Roll Ups

This a really simple and quick recipe that i came up with over the weekend. I was working on another dish that sort took a turn for the worst, so I had to think of something fast based on what i had on hand. Enjoy.

Catfish Roll Up

Ingredients

4 Catfish fillets, cleaned and cut in half, down the center or 3's depending on the size
8 to 12 thin slices of Prosciutto
2/3 cup of unbleached Flour
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Salt to taste
Tooth picks, long

1/3 to 1/2 cup veggie oil of choice

3 to 4 tomatoes, diced and seeded
1 small red onion diced
1 Banana pepper, diced and seeded
1 small can anchovies, drained
1/2 Olive Oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
handful of fresh basil leaves cut into ribbons
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In the third section take the anchovies and a 1/3 onions and place them in a small bowl with the vinegar and set aside while you create the rest of the recipe. Actually I have a jar of olive oil with several cans of anchovies in it always on hand, its great to so many sauces.

In the first section place the flour, thyme, cayenne, salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk together, you will be dredging the fish in it. Next dredge the fish one piece at a time in the flour mixture, followed by placing a slice of prosciutto on top then rolling it up in the center and holding the fish closed with a tooth pick. Repeat until done.

Place a large skillet over medium heat and heat the olive oil until it shimmers. Now place a few of the roll ups in the skillet at a time, browning the fish on each side. When the fish is firm and the edges of the prosciutto is crispy its done. Repeat until done.

While you are cooking the fish, in another bowl place the tomatoes, banana peppers and onions. Next strain out the olive oil into the bowl, followed by the vinegar, salt and pepper to taste and toss. I always save the anchovies and the onions to use a sauce.

The plate up: place 2 to 3 roll ups on a plate. Next place some of the tomatoes salad on the plate, include enough of the dressing so that there is a light pool on the plate and top of with the basil.

Enjoy Cooking