Dinner: Catfish and Okra with Pecan Butter Sauce

Three southern favorites—tender catfish, mellow roasted okra, and sweet corn—are united by an irresistible butter sauce.

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Health benefits of Catfish and Okra with Pecan Butter Sauce

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1 (10-oz) package frozen whole baby okra, thawed and rinsed
12 oz grape tomatoes (2 cups)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 (1/2-lb) catfish fillets
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
1 (10-oz) package frozen corn, thawed
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/2 cup pecans (2 oz), coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Garnish: lemon wedges

Instructions

Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 500 °F.
Toss okra and tomatoes with oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spread in a large shallow baking pan and roast in lower third of oven until tomato skins begin to burst, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, pat fillets dry and arrange in another large shallow baking pan. Sprinkle both sides with 1 1/2 teaspoons (total) Old Bay seasoning.
When tomato skins begin to burst, add corn to vegetables in lower third of oven and put fish in upper third of oven. Roast fish and vegetables until fish is just cooked through, about 10 minutes.
While fish roasts, melt butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, then add pecans and remaining 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until nuts are golden and butter is deep golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Serve fish over vegetables and top with sauce.

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