Pat's Smoked Catfish Recipe

Name: Pat's Smoked Catfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart buttermilk; 2 tablespoons hot sauce; 4 large catfish fillets; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoons dehydrated lemon peel; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; Olive oil; 2/3 cup plain yogurt; 2/3 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion; 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill; Dash hot sauce; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 quart buttermilk
2 tablespoons hot sauce
4 large catfish fillets
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoons dehydrated lemon peel
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Olive oil
2/3 cup plain yogurt
2/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped dill
Dash hot sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Special equipment: Apple wood chips, soaked in water for 1 hour
2
Combine the buttermilk and hot sauce in a 13 by 9-inch casserole dish.
3
Add catfish fillets and cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4
After 1 hour, remove the catfish from the refrigerator and pat dry with paper towels.
5
Set up your grill for indirect heat at a medium-low temperature, about 275 degrees F.
6
Mix together the oregano, lemon peel and salt, pepper, in a small bowl.
7
Lightly coat the fish with olive oil and sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the catfish fillets.
8
Put the catfish on the grill away from the hot coals.
9
Smoke the catfish until it is fully cooked through and golden brown, about for 45 minutes.
10
Remove the fish from the grill to a serving platter and serve with the Orange Dill Cream Sauce.
11
Gina's Creamy Orange Dill Sauce:
12
Add all the ingredients to a serving bowl and serve with the smoked catfish.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 quart buttermilk, 2 tablespoons hot sauce, 4 large catfish fillets, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Pat's Smoked Catfish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pat's Smoked Catfish

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