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Grilled Smoked Catfish with Horseradish Cream
Photo: Gregor Moser

Grilled Smoked Catfish with Horseradish Cream

20 ingredients 4 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

173
Calories
3g
Protein
6g
Fat
30g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 12 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Dill 5 sprigs fresh (1g) / 1 tsp dried 4
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Horseradish not in our table 0
Catfish not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • For the Horseradish Cream:
  • 1 cup créme fraîche (see Note)
  • 1/2 cup prepared horseradish, drained
  • 1 teaspoon` Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • For the Smoked Catfish:
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 5 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 4 shallots, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 6 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets
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Directions

1

1. To prepare the horseradish cream, mix créme fraîche, horseradish, mustard, dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Let come to room temperature before serving.

2

2. To prepare the smoked catfish, mix water, lemon juice, garlic, shallots, salt, sugar and dill in a small bowl. Place catfish fillets in a shallow dish and pour marinade over them. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 5 hours to marinate.

3

3. Prepare charcoal for grilling and let fire burn until the coals are medium to low heat (250° to 300°F. on a barbecue thermometer or you can hold your hand palm down about 5 inches above coals for 5 seconds before removing it).

4

4. Place catfish on an oiled grill rack over the coals. Cover grill and cook for 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Place fillets on serving plates and spoon horseradish cream over the top.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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