Blackened Fish with Salsa Verde

You may think I've been on a "diet recipe" binge lately, but I took one look in the mirror before heading to the beach - and well ....

From Dr. Atkins fame this is a deliciously simple fish recipe which has been rated for all four phases of the Atkins Diet. I'm doubly pleased as catfish is readily available year around!

BLACKENED FISH WITH SALSA VERDE (green salsa)

4 (6-8 ounce) catfish fillets, patted dry
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, as mild or spicey as you like
2 tablespoons canola oil
3/4 cup mild salsa verde
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1. Sprinkle fish on both sides with seasoning.

2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the fillets and cook until lightly browoned, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook until just opaque, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Transfer to plats. Repeat with remaining fish.

3. Meanwhile, combine salsa and cillantro. Serve fish topped with the salsa.

Serves 4

P.S. Use a mild salsa verde as there is generally quite a bit of heat in your Cajun seasoning.