Sweet Grown Alabama Recipes

Auburn University's Jeremiah Cobb and CK Murray are fueling up for game day on U.S. Farm-Raised catfish! Just like the Tigers, Alabama's catfish farmers have high standards, and you can enjoy local catfish with confidence knowing you're eating a product raised in clean water with healthy feed that supports Alabama's economy. 

This recipe makes four servings. 

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Sweet Grown Alabama basil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly minced Sweet Grown Alabama garlic, divided
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 4 (7-8 ounce) Sweet Grown Alabama catfish fillet
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (8-ounce) bag mini Sweet Grown Alabama sweet peppers
• 1 pound whole Sweet Grown Alabama okra
• 1 pound Sweet Grown Alabama summer squash (zucchini and yellow squash), sliced in (¼ inch thick) slices
• Pimento-Basil Aioli 
   
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves (packed)
  • 2 to 3 roasted red peppers or pimentos (chopped)
  • 1 to 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of kosher salt and black peppe
• Garnish: basil leaves and lemon wedges

Instructions 

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400-450 degrees).

2. Prepare the Pimento-Basil Aioli.

3. Combine basil, ½ tablespoon garlic and 2 tablespoons olive oil.

4. Brush over both sides of fish fillets. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 

5. Combine peppers, okra, squash, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon garlic, salt and pepper to taste in a bowl; toss well to combine.

6. Grill catfish on oiled racks or in a grilling basket 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to flake.

7. Grill vegetables 1 to 3 minutes per side. 

8. Serve with aioli and garnish.