Best 6 Grilled Catfish With Homemade Salsa Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide for grilling catfish and creating a homemade salsa that will tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey, where you'll discover the secrets to grilling catfish to perfection, ensuring a tender and flaky texture with a crisp, slightly charred exterior. We'll also provide you with a step-by-step guide to making a flavorful and refreshing homemade salsa, using fresh ingredients and zesty seasonings. So, fire up your grill, gather your ingredients, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED LEMON PEPPER CATFISH



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A deliciously light and flavorful dish full of sweet lemon flavor that is grounded by the savory flavor of garlic and herb seasonings. Perfect for a hot summer night when you want something delicious but light!

Provided by Elizabeth Ann Steele

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 1h35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 lemons, juiced
1 tablespoon sea salt
3 large cloves garlic, minced
2 (8 ounce) fillets catfish
2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning (such as McCormick®)
2 tablespoons garlic and herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash®)
1 ½ teaspoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
1 lemon, thinly sliced
¼ cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 lemon, quartered

Steps:

  • Pour the juice of 5 lemons into a glass bowl; whisk in the sea salt and garlic. Add the catfish fillets, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 1 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler for 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and set the oven rack to the lowest position.
  • Remove the catfish fillets from the marinade, and shake off excess; discard the remaining marinade. Place the fillets on a broiling pan; sprinkle with the lemon pepper seasoning, garlic and herb seasoning, and Creole seasoning. Arrange the lemon slices over the fillets.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes. You may wish to turn the broiler on fully for the last few minutes if you like the edges of the fish blackened. Sprinkle the fillets with shredded carrot and parsley to garnish. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 111.7 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 19.6 g, Protein 38.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 4545 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

GRILLED CATFISH WITH HOMEMADE SALSA



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A fast, easy, cookout favourite. Serve with grilled potato and veggie kabob, and Mexican cornbread, or tortillas.

Provided by TOOLBELT DIVA

Categories     Catfish

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 catfish fillets
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 medium jalapeno peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Sprinkle catfish with garlic salt and pepper.
  • Place catfish in a well-oiled grill basket, or on a well-oiled grill rack.
  • Grill on an uncovered grill directly over medium-hot coals for about 5 minutes per side, or until fish flakes easily.
  • HOMEMADE SALSA: In a bowl combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeno peppers, vinegar and salt and stir well Let stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
  • Chill to store.
  • Serve over catfish fillets, hot off the grill.

CAJUN CATFISH WITH FRUIT SALSA



Cajun Catfish with Fruit Salsa image

"I got the idea for this recipe from my brother-in-law, Brett, a fabulous 'experimental' cook," says Katherine Nelson of Palmdale, California. "Even the pickiest of eaters will crave more of this dish, so you might want to double the recipe!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
SALSA:
2 medium navel oranges, peeled, sectioned and diced
1 cup diced cantaloupe
1/2 cup diced honeydew
2 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • Brush both sides of fillets with butter; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Place on a broiler pan; broil 6 in. from the heat for 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. , For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Serve with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 752 calories, Fat 48g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 4444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

GRILLED CATFISH TACOS



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Fish tacos can be filled with either fried fish (not healthy!) or grilled/baked fish (healthy!). Here's the healthy version, with a cream sauce and tangy cabbage slaw.

Provided by drmons

Categories     Mexican Fish Tacos

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 pound catfish fillets
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
cooking spray
¼ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 cup shredded red cabbage
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 ½ tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or to taste
1 medium tomato, chopped, or to taste
1 avocado, diced, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped green onions, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Rub catfish fillets with 1 tablespoon lime juice and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, and coriander. Spray both sides of each fillet with cooking spray.
  • Grill catfish on the preheated grill until fish is easily flaked with a fork, about 5 minutes on each side.
  • Combine sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and chipotle peppers for crema until well blended; set aside.
  • Combine red cabbage, onion, and cilantro in a large bowl and squeeze lime juice over it. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary; set aside.
  • Wrap corn tortillas in a damp paper towel. Heat in a microwave until warm, about 1 minute.
  • Divide grilled fish evenly over corn tortillas and serve with cilantro-lime sauce, slaw, Monterey Jack cheese, tomato, avocado, and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 90.6 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 691.7 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CAJUN GRILLED CATFISH WITH APRICOT SALSA



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This recipe can be adapted for an indoor grill, a George Forman grill or even outside over gas or charcoal. There is plenty of spice to spice up your life!

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Catfish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 (6 ounce) catfish fillets, approximately
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 slices limes, thin
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 cup diced turkish dried apricot
3/4 cup fresh diced pineapple
1/3 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
2 medium shiitake mushrooms, diced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
2 -3 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients for the salsa and refrigerate until ready to serve
  • In a small jar, combine all the ingredients for the rub and shake to distribute well
  • Preheat grill to medium
  • Rinse fish under running water, pat dry
  • Drizzle the olive oil over fish, sprinkle with rub and gently rub into fish
  • Turn fish over and repeat with olive oil and rub
  • When grill is hot, place prepared fish on grill and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when pierced with fork, turning fish once
  • Place cooked fish on individual serving plates, divide salsa among the servings and garnish with lime twists

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.6, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 93.5, Sodium 319.5, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 4, Sugar 17.7, Protein 27.9

SOUTHWESTERN CATFISH



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Catfish fillets are rubbed with a blend that includes chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne and paprika, then topped with homemade salsa. A green salad, garlic bread and baked sweet potatoes round out the meal nicely. -Bruce Crittenden Clinton, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 teaspoons salt, divided
3 teaspoons paprika
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
3/4 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • For salsa, in a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., Combine the paprika, chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne, garlic powder and remaining salt; rub over catfish. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill fillets, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 1825mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right catfish: Look for fresh or frozen catfish fillets that are firm and have a mild, sweet flavor.
  • Marinate the catfish: Marinating the catfish in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices will help to enhance its flavor and keep it moist during grilling.
  • Grill the catfish over medium heat: This will help to cook the fish evenly without overcooking it.
  • Make a flavorful salsa: A fresh and flavorful salsa is the perfect complement to grilled catfish. Use a variety of fresh ingredients, such as tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños, to create a salsa that is both tasty and refreshing.
  • Serve the catfish with your favorite sides: Grilled catfish is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Grilled catfish is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a summer cookout. By following these tips, you can grill catfish that is moist, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Serve it with a fresh and flavorful salsa and your favorite sides for a meal that everyone will enjoy.

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