Broiled Catfish With Fresh Thyme, Garlic, And Lemon

This is a very quick dish, and is always best when made with fresh catfish. However, if quality frozen catfish is available where you live, that’ll work too

INGREDIENTS

• Four 6- to 8-ounce skinless catfish fillets
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
• Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

DIRECTIONS

• Position a rack about 4 inches from the broiler element and preheat the broiler.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Season the catfish fillets on both sides with the Essence, salt, and white pepper, and place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
• In a small bowl, combine the garlic, olive oil, and thyme. Using a small spoon, spread the garlic mixture evenly over the catfish. Then drizzle the fillets with the lemon juice.
• Transfer the baking sheet to the broiler. Cook the catfish for 6 minutes. Then rotate the baking sheet front to back, and continue cooking until the fish flakes easily when pressed with your fingers at the thickest part, about 4 minutes longer.
• Remove from the oven and serve immediately, sprinkled with the parsley and garnished with lemon wedges if desired enjoy .