Smoked Catfish Recipe
There is nothing that can compare to the delicious taste of smoked catfish. It has the perfect texture, the ideal flavor and it smells exquisite. These amazing recipes and perfect tips to cook the ideal smoked catfish are guaranteed to impress dinner guests even more than you own a catfish smoker already will.
Directions
- Place wet ingredients in a baking dish or bowl that is large enough for the catfish fillets, yet shallow enough to ensure that they are all covered with the marinade. A bowl the shape of a buttered bowl will work perfectly.
- Then, add one dry ingredient at a time, mixing the marinade thoroughly in between each additional dry ingredient.
- Then, cover the dish or bowl with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour. This gives the marinade plenty of time to soak into the fillets.
- After that, prepare the smoker, break out the wood and enjoy the best tasting smoked catfish. This is more than just a recipe; it is a mouth-watering experience.
1. Herb Smoked Catfish Recipe
- 4 catfish fillets
- 1 cup olive or vegetable oil
- ½ cup cooking wine of your choice (we recommend red for a sweeter taste)
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon diced garlic
- 2 tablespoons oregano
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon basil
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
2. Teriyaki Marinade Recipe
- ½ cup white cooking wine
- ¼ cup water
- 1 small clove garlic (diced) or 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 even tbsp brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup freshly diced onion
- ½ cup soy sauce
3. Smoked Catfish Marinade for Large Quantities
- 7 tbsp organic olive oil
- 8 tbsp chopped parsley
- 12 tbsp lemon juice, or 3 freshly squeezed lemons (add a few chunks of lemon to the marinade for additional citrus flavor)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 5 finely diced cloves of garlic
- 3 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Tips
The marinade is essential. Smoking catfish can easily dry out the fish, leaving it less flavorful and tasting too dry. Combat this with marinade beforehand. Simply prepare the marinade, and then let the fish soak in it for an hour before using the smoking. This guarantees that any smoked catfish recipe will taste amazing.
For larger cookouts or family meals, double or triple the recipe to guarantee that there is enough for the entire group.
If you have a craving for something spicy, add in a few extra tablespoons of cajun seasoning, crushed red peppers or some extra black pepper to give the recipe an extra cook.
If fish drying out is a consistent problem, keep a bowl of melted butter, olive oil or some pineapple juice mixed with brown sugar handy. Some people choose to make an extra marinade for this purpose as well. Remove the fish regularly during the cooking process to brush them with the ingredient of your choice to keep them from drying out.
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