Jerk Catfish

• Recipe by Quick From Scratch Fish & Shellfish

Ingredients

1. 1/3 cup chopped onion
2. 1 clove garlic, smashed
3. 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
4. 2 teaspoons brown sugar
5. 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
6. 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
7. 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
8. 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
9. 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
10. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
11. 2 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil
12. 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
13. 2 pounds catfish fillets

Directions

1. In a blender, puree the onion, garlic, and sesame seeds with the brown sugar, allspice, thyme, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of the salt, the black pepper, cayenne, oil, and vinegar. Heat the broiler. Lightly oil a broiler pan or baking sheet.
2. Sprinkle both sides of the catfish fillets with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and put them on the prepared baking sheet, skinned-side down. Spread the spice mixture over the fish in an even layer.
3. Broil the fish, about 6 inches from the heat if possible, until well-browned and just done, about 5 minutes for 3/4-inch-thick fillets.

Notes

Fish Alternatives
Though catfish is lean and firm, those qualities aren't imperative here. You can use fillets of a different nature, such as bluefish, red snapper, or wolffish.