"Pan-Fried Cajun Catfish and Tartar Sauce"

We found the recipe in the Food Section of our local newspaper and decided since it looked quick, easy, and tasty to give it a try.  To the fish and tartar we added a glop of coleslaw and a glass, or two, of some chardonnay and had a spendid time at dinner.

Makes 4 servings.  Prep time: 10 minutes.  Cooking time: less than 20 mins.

Ingredients:

4    6 ounce catfish fillets, or something close (we used two 8oz fillets)

2     tsps Cajun seasoning

1/8  tsp coarse salt

1/2  cup low-fat mayonnaise, or Miracle Whip

1     tbs sweet pickle relish

1     tbs minced onion

1     tbs rinsed capers

1     tsp hot pepper sauce

1/4  tsp dried oregano

Instructions:

Heat a large nonstick skillet on medium high.  Sprinkle fish evenly with Cajun seasoning and salt.  Add 2, or 3, fillets to pan; cook 4 minutes per side or until opaque throughout. Remove from skillet; keep warm.  If you have more fillets, wipe the skillet clean with paper towels; repeat procedures.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, relish, onion, capers (we didn't have capers - and we're not sure, but we don't think we missed them), pepper sauce and oregano;  mix well.  Serve with fish.

Per serving: 219 calories, 28 grams protein, 7 grams fat (29 percent of cals from fat), 1.2 grams saturated fat, 10 grams carbohydrate, 22 milligrams cholesterol, 511 milligrams sodium, no fiber.