Jerk Catfish
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Our Pairing Suggestion
Make your beverage choice as simple and casual as this dish—and look for something that can take the heat. Try either a White Zinfandel, a Rosé, or your favorite beer.
© Melanie Acevedo
Recipe: Jerk Catfish
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
- 2 pounds catfish fillets
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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