{"id":35162,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/skillet-grilled-catfish\/"},"modified":"2024-11-13T13:47:37","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T19:47:37","slug":"skillet-grilled-catfish","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/skillet-grilled-catfish\/","title":{"rendered":"Grilled Catfish"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When summer rolls around it&#8217;s time to throw seafood on the grill. For those who&#8217;ve only had fried catfish, you&#8217;re in for a treat<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014grilled catfish is absolutely delicious. The trick is to coat the catfish in a tasty spice rub before pan-frying it to perfection in a cast-iron skillet. Serve the fish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley (and even homemade <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/classic-tartar-sauce\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/classic-tartar-sauce\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">tartar sauce<\/a> if you really want to kick things up a notch) and you&#8217;ve got one scrumptious summer meal. If you want to learn how to<\/span> grill catfish, keep reading.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Grilled Catfish<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>All-purpose flour:\u00a0<\/strong>Don&#8217;t overdo it on the flour or the crust will turn out soggy; shake off any excess flour before grilling the fish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cornmeal:\u00a0<\/strong>Cornmeal creates the fish&#8217;s light and crispy crust when grilled.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seasonings: <\/strong>We use a blend of onion powder, dried basil, garlic salt, dried thyme, white pepper, cayenne pepper and pepper to season this fish; feel free to swap something out if you&#8217;re working with what you have on hand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catfish fillets: <\/strong>Pat it completely dry with paper towels before cooking it to prevent the fish from having a mushy texture whether you&#8217;re using fresh or frozen catfish<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-brown-butter\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-brown-butter\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Brown the butter<\/a> a bit in the skillet before adding the fish to give it a nutty, rich flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>(Optional) Lemon wedges and fresh parsley:\u00a0<\/strong>Though technically optional, lemon and parsley brighten the flavors in this dish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Combine the ingredients<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2073998\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Grilled-Catfish_TOHD24_24404_KristinaVanni_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Recipes Grilled Catfish photo of dredging the fish in the coating.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a large shallow dish, combine the first nine ingredients. Add the catfish one fillet at a time and turn to coat.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Prepare the skillet<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2073999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Grilled-Catfish_TOHD24_24404_KristinaVanni_2.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Recipes Grilled Catfish photo of melting the butter in a cast iron skillet.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Place a large cast-iron skillet on a grill rack over medium-high heat. Melt the butter in the skillet.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Grill the fish<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2074000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Grilled-Catfish_TOHD24_24404_KristinaVanni_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Recipes Grilled Catfish photo of cooking the fish.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Add catfish in batches (if necessary). Grill, covered, until the fish begins to flake easily with a fork, for about five to ten minutes on each side. If desired, serve with lemon wedges and parsley.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2074001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Grilled-Catfish_TOHD24_24404_KristinaVanni_4.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Recipes Grilled Catfish photo of the finished recipe.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Grilled Catfish Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Spice it up: <\/strong>Add a bit more cayenne than what the recipe calls for, along with a dash of paprika if you like spice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serve with homemade tartar sauce:\u00a0<\/strong>The creaminess and tanginess of tartar sauce pair wonderfully with grilled catfish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Top it with mango avocado salsa:\u00a0<\/strong>Sweet and fresh mango <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chunky-mango-guacamole\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chunky-mango-guacamole\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">avocado salsa<\/a> would really elevate this fish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Grilled Catfish<\/h2>\n<p>Use airtight containers to store this fish in the fridge. When reheating in the microwave, place the fish in a dish with a little water in the bottom to prevent it from drying out. We also like adding a bit of butter on top of the fish before microwaving for extra flavor.<\/p>\n<h3>How long does grilled catfish last?<\/h3>\n<p>Leftover grilled catfish should be consumed within three to four days.<\/p>\n<h2>Grilled Catfish Recipe Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2074002\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Grilled-Catfish_TOHD24_24404_KristinaVanni_5.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Recipes Grilled Catfish photo of the finished recipe.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Can I marinate the catfish overnight?<\/h3>\n<p>You could marinate the fish in the spice blend overnight but shouldn&#8217;t coat it in the flour and cornmeal overnight; this will make the fish soggy.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I bake this catfish in the oven?<\/h3>\n<p>Aside from grilling catfish, baking it in the oven is a great way to prepare it. You can expect it to stay intact more easily than other types of fish because it&#8217;s a firmer fish. We&#8217;d recommend checking out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/baked-herb-catfish\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/baked-herb-catfish\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">baked herb<\/a> catfish or our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/zesty-baked-catfish\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/zesty-baked-catfish\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">zesty baked<\/a> catfish.<\/p>\n<h3>What should I serve with grilled catfish?<\/h3>\n<p>You definitely can&#8217;t go wrong with rice pilaf, roasted broccoli and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-white-wine-under-20\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-white-wine-under-20\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">nice Riesling<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Cajun flavor is great in this skillet-grilled catfish recipe. You can use this recipe with any thick fish fillet, but I suggest catfish or haddock. \u2014Traci Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2108016,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304032,305511,305378,304021,304328,305271,304292,305487,304338,307049,304041,303966,304185,304368,303887,306848,304268,305374,304350,324623,304388,304020,304005,304398,304150,303883],"categories-v2":[308623,310825,309386,308599,308988,308984,308481,309216,308305,310796,308992,310085,308633,308495,309467,308745,308478,309603,259483,309381,309001,309177,308752,308594,308549,308797,309434,308476],"coauthors":[343392],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Oven-Fried Catfish","post_link":"\/recipes\/oven-fried-catfish\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps18583_LT10287D53-2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Grilled Dijon 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It turned out great, but I may use 1\/2 tsp. cayenne pepper next time to turn up the heat a little.  Also, I pan fried the fish using the full amount of butter instead of grilling.  Yummy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-07-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BethKelly"},"reviewBody":"My family enjoyed it. They normally don\\'t care for catfish, but this recipe tasted very good. After each batch, I wiped the iron skillet clean so the leftover remnants wouldn\\'t burn during the next batch.  I was able to cover 4 lbs of catfish with the coating. I didn\\'t use thyme or basil and only used black pepper because that\\'s all I had on hand. Also, I used my stove slightly above a medium heat rather than using the skillet on the grill. 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