Cajun Catfish Skillet

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup finely minced green onions
• ½ cup finely minced green pepper
• ½ cup finely minced celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1 pound catfish nuggets or other firm flesh white fish
• 1 x 15½-ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Procedures

1. Combine water, rice, salt, red pepper, white pepper and black pepper in 3-quart saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil; stir.
3. Reduce heat; cover, and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
4. Cook onions, green pepper, celery and garlic in margarine in large skillet over medium-high heat until tender.
5. Stir vegetable mixture, catfish nuggets, tomato sauce and oregano into hot rice.
6. Cover and cook over medium heat 7 to 8 minutes or until catfish flakes with fork.