Here’s a hearty and wonderful summer friendly recipe for Chef Rick Moonen’s Catfish Sloppy Joe from Esquire. Tilapia can be substituted for the catfish if you prefer.

Ingredients:

8 oz skinless catfish (or tilapia) fillet, cut into 1/3-inch dice
Coarse salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced (about 3/4 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, diced (about 3/4 cup)
2 tsp paprika
1 cup barbecue sauce
Unsalted butter
2 oversized burger buns (or other soft rolls), split horizontally

How to Make Chef Rick Moonen’s Catfish Sloppy Joe
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