Spicy Cuban Smoked Catfish
Recipe courtesy of John McLemore
John says: My go-to method for cooking catfish has always involved the fryer. With the smoker, I can experiment with different flavors and enjoy a new twist on an old favorite. Be careful not to marinate the catfish for too long with this recipe, because the lime will “cook” the fish.
Spicy Cuban Smoked Catfish by John McLemore; “Dadgum That’s Good” Kickbutt Recipes for Smoking, Grilling, Frying, Boiling and Steaming by John McLemore. Used with permission of Concept, Inc.
Spicy Cuban Smoked Catfish Recipe
By Published: August 20, 2012
- Yield: 7 Servings
Recipe courtesy of John McLemore John says: My go-to method for cooking catfish has always involved the fryer. With the smoker, I …
Ingredients
- 7 catfish filets (2½ pounds)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Sauce:
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, cumin, pepper, salt, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to make a rub. Reserve 1 tablespoon for mop.
- Coat catfish filets with rub. Lay filets flat in a large pan, cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
- Load wood tray with one small handful of wood chips; preheat smoker to 180°F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the stock, juices, oil, and reserved rub.
- Smoke the catfish on the top rack of the smoker at 180°F for 1 to 1½ hours. Apply marinade with the mop every 20 minutes. The catfish is done when it is flaky and white on the inside.
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