These Spicy Grilled Catfish Filets are loved by family in spite of the fact that they are not big fish eaters@
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Keyword
Spicy Grilled Catfish Filets
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time8minutes
Marinating Time2hours
Total Time2hours23minutes
Servings4
Ingredients
Ingredients
24ouncescatfish fillets or 24 ounces other mild fish
1⁄4 cup lemon juice
1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
2tablespoonslow sodium soy sauce
2tablespoonsfresh gingerfinely chopped or 2 teaspoons ground ginger
6garlic clovesfinely chopped, about 1 Tbsp
3green onionschopped, green and white parts
1teaspoononion powder
1teaspoonpaprika
1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepperadjust to taste
Garnish
lemon wedgeoptional
parsleychopped (optional)
Instructions
Directions
Combine lemon juice, soy sauce, vegetable oil, ginger, garlic, green onions, minced onion, paprika and cayenne pepper and stir to mix well.
Place fish in a zipper seal bag and pour liquid mixture over it. Seal and marinate in the refrigerate for about 1 to 2 hours.
Oil grill grate or fish basket really well and preheat grill to medium high. Grill fish for 4 minutes on each side. Flip the fish only once and brush with reserved marinade when flipped.
Recipe Notes
NOTE: Fish is completely cooked when the color turns from translucent to opaque (white) or has reached a 150 degree F internal temperature. Resist the temptation to over-cook fish until it "flakes," which indicates the fish is becoming dry.