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title: Zesty Crusted Catfish
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/zesty-crusted-catfish-59032fdd51d3f147f37b5f71
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Fish
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Eat First
  - High Protein
  - Seafood
  - Quick
rating: 3.5
rating_count: 4900
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Customers found this catfish dish really good and memorable enough to request its return.
  - theme: Suggestions
    text: This popular recipe seems to have been discontinued; many would welcome it back on the menu.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/zesty-crusted-catfish.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bring 1¼ cups water and a pinch of salt to a boil in a #small pot{}. Zest @lemon{1%unit} until you have 1 tsp zest, then cut into wedges. Finely chop @cilantro{1%bunch}.

In a #small bowl{}, combine @panko breadcrumbs{½%cup}, half the zest, and 2 tsp @fish seasoning blend{2%tsp}. Season with salt and pepper. Squeeze 2 tsp lemon juice into another #small bowl{}, then whisk in a large drizzle of @olive oil{2%tbsp}.

Once water is boiling, add @jasmine rice{1%cup} to pot. Cover, lower heat, and reduce to a simmer. Cook until tender ~{20%minutes}. Remove from heat and keep covered until fish is ready.

Place @broccoli florets{1%lb} on one side of a lightly oiled #baking sheet{}. Season with salt and pepper. Pat @catfish{8%oz} dry with a paper towel, then place on other side of sheet and brush with lemon dressing. Gently press crust onto tops of fish to adhere. Roast in oven until fish is flaky and broccoli is lightly crisped ~{20%minutes}.

Once fish is done, fluff rice with a fork. Stir in remaining zest, a squeeze of lemon, and half the cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.

Divide rice and broccoli between plates. Top with fish. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro and serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over.