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|Jn rtlau b © bseruer August 25. 2004 PageA5 Get Creative With Catfish Preparation beyond frying pan Are you a cat “fish”ionado? If so, you probably know that the catfish is the fourth most popular fish in America. Because it’s so tasty, versatile and af fordable, the U.S. farm-raised catfish has earned a spot as the catch o f the day on many lunch and dinner menus. When most people get hold of a cat fish, the first thing they do is fry it. But there’s more to the catfish than a frying pan. The truth is, catfish can be poached, broiled, baked, sauteed, smoked, sim mered, steamed or roasted. Many times, it can be prepared in less than 15 minutes, making this fish a favorite staple in the homes o f busy families. No need to mess with bones either: if you purchase U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets at your local seafood counter, all you have to do is decide how to cook it. Grilled Catfish with Spicy Cantaloupe Slices (Serves 4) • 4 U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets, each 6 to 8 ounces • 2 tablespoons olive oil • Salt and pepper • Juice of half a lime • 8 to 12 thin cantaloupe wedges • 2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper • 1 cup fresh blueberries or strawberries Lightly oil the fish fillets and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Prepare a hot fire. When ready to grill, set an oiled, perforated grill rack over the fire. Place the fish on the rack and grill until the fish is opaque and just beginning to flake when tested with a fork. 4 to 5 minutes Here are some quick tips on a fe w ways to prepare catfish: • Poaching: Simmer your favorite herbs in water and insert fillets for about eight minutes. • Broiling: Coat catfish with Hour and exotic spices or bread crumbs. Place fish on a rack above a baking dish. Broil each side one and a half to five minutes, depend ing on size. • Baking: Marinate in lemon juice, butter milk or your favorite herbs for 30 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees until flesh turns white. U.S. farm -raised catfish is know n for its consistent high quality, mild flavor and firm texture that is also perfect for grilling. H ere’s a m outhw atering recipe from Karen A dler’s and Judith Fertig’s cookbook “Fish & Shellfish, G rilled & Sm oked.” per side, turning once halfway through the grilling time. Arrange the fillets on 4 serv ing plates. Fan 2 to 3 wedges o f melon on each plate. Squeeze the juice o f half a lime over the fish and melon. Sprinkle with the mint leaves, red pepper flakes, and blue berries or strawberries. For more than 200 recipes and a free cook book, visit the website at www.catfishinstitute.com. MMNI Chile Lime Corn L unchtim e M akeovers Fire up flavor on the grill Chi 1 i and I ime add am azing zing to fresh com on the cob. Y ou’ll n e v e ra g a in ask fo r butter and salt. © 2 0 0 4 W e ig h t national, Inc. SIDE DISHES • 1 tsp chili pow der • 1 tsp lime zest Brown bagging a healthy lunch just takes imagination c o rn o v e r m e d iu m h e a t u n til te n d e r a n d lig h tly c h a rre d , a b o u t 10 m in u te s . • 1 1/2 T bsp fresh lime juice • 1 tsp table salt W a tc h e r s Nutrition and learning go hand in hand. Kids who are nutritionally fit are more likely to have the energy, stamina and self-esteem that enhance their ability to learn, say Provi dence dieticians. Don’t forget a good breakfast, but also pack meals that are easy to prepare and fun to eat, as well as healthful, safe and nutritious. For example, sandwiches, raw veggies, crackers, string cheese, whole fruit and pud ding are fun foods that still supply good nutrition. I n te r POINTS® value: 2 Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 8 min Cooking Time: 10 min Level of Difficulty: Easy • 4 piece com on the cob P r e h e a t g rill. 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