Smoked Catfish
Traeger smoked catfish with dry rub is amazing. This is how to cook catfish healthy without oil keeping it moist, tender with tons of flavor.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- 1 smoker
Ingredients
- 4 fillets catfish
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp celery seeds
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Mix together spices in a dish. Spread olive oil onto catfish fillets. Spread spices onto catfish fillets. Set aside.
- Fill smoker with hardwood BBQ pellets. Prepare smoker by placing 2-3 long sheets of aluminum foil along the bottom of the smoker element, underneath the rack, for easy cleanup.
- Brush grill rack clean. Set smoker to smoke. Allow to preheat.
- Place catfish fillets directly onto grates with skin side down. Set smoker to 350 degrees and cook for 15 minutes. OR 250 degrees for 45 minutes for a smokier flavor.
- ** Thickest part should reach 145 F. before removing, allow to rest 5 minutes before serving, cutting.
Nutrition
Serving: 2oz | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 659mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 783IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg