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Smoked Catfish

Southern-style smoked catfish.

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🔪 Prep Time 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
⏱️ Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
👥 Servings 4
Smoked Catfish

Catfish is a Southern favorite that takes to smoke beautifully. The Cajun seasoning is a natural pairing, and the firm white flesh stays moist throughout the cook. It's soulful food that's surprisingly easy.

This is perfect for Southern-style dinners, fish fries with a smoky twist, or any time you want comfort food. Catfish is affordable and satisfying.

Traditional Southern sides are perfect - hush puppies, coleslaw, fries, or fried okra. Tartar sauce and hot sauce should both be on the table. A squeeze of lemon brightens everything.

Cajun seasoning varies by brand - some are spicier than others. Adjust to your taste. A little brown sugar in the rub can help balance the heat if desired.

Catfish is forgiving - it stays moist even if slightly overcooked. The flesh is done when it flakes easily. Let it rest briefly before serving for best results.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat catfish dry.

  2. 2

    Brush with butter.

  3. 3

    Season with Cajun spices. We recommend Killer Hogs BBQ Rub for best results.

  4. 4

    Smoke at 225°F for 1-1. 5 hours.

  5. 5

    Serve with tartar sauce.