Smoked Catfish

55 mins - Prep 25 mins / Cook 30 mins
Beginner

Frying may be the most popular way to cook catfish, but our Smoked Catfish recipe lets you play with seasonings and wood flavors to create a new favorite dish. They’re dry brined with sugar and salt, smoked over alder wood and basted with a Cajun honey glaze for a touch more sweetness with a spicy bite.

6 Servings

Ingredients

Catfish
  • 2 pounds catfish fillets, skin removed
  • 1-2 alder wood chunks
Cure Mixture
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Cajun Honey Glaze
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup butter, diced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder
Send list to email
Up Your Game: How to Pick the Best Smoking Wood
Made This Recipe?
Click the stars to rate it.