Grilled Catfish and Yam Kabobs

For a grilled entree with pizzazz, try this full flavored shish kebob featuring catfish and yams.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1 1/2 pounds US Farm-Raised Catfish fillets, cut into pieces
• 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into circles
• 1/2 pound portabella mushrooms, cut into fourths
• 1 red onion, cut into eighths
• Additional vegetables (optional)

Method

• In a medium bowl, mix together orange juice, honey and margarine.
• Add catfish, sweet potatoes, mushrooms and onions.
• Marinate for 30 minutes.
• Skewer the marinated ingredients on metal skewers.
• Grill on medium for 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender when pierced with skewer and catfish is opaque in color.

Makes 4-6 servings.

Nutrition: Per serving: cal 248; fat 11g; protein 19g; carb 19g; chol 53mg; sodium 93mg; FIBER 2g

Credits: Created by Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission spokesperson, Holly Clegg.

Reprinted with permission from Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission.