I have looked through all of the seafood recipes posted and no one has posted a recipt for smoked catfish,so here is ours.
Using 7 to 9 ounce filets ,place them on your rack leaving space between filets so smoke will reach all. Sprinkle filets with a rub of Lemon Pepper laced with just enough paprika(or cayene) to tent it light red. Add
garlic powder to taste,mix well and sprinkle
filets. Set your CS smoker to 225 and smoke for 1 1/2 hours,using 2-3oz apple or pecan wood. I like to use a frozen filet just when you can pull them apart,finished product seems to retain more moisture.
This can be served hot or cold ,just as good eather way. Makes great snacks served cold on crackers, or cold on a hot summer evening in a green salad with a little frsh dill and a good buttermilk ranch dressing. We have even used it to make a catfish pate for a party.
Have fun,
Where there is smoke,there is great food
Papa
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