How to Make Barbecue Catfish at Home

catfish

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: mackerel

Tilapia is lower in fat and mackerel is more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is cost-effective.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: green chili

Jalapeños offer heat with less intensity, and green chilies are budget-friendly.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: salt

Homemade blends can be healthier and more flavorful.

Wash the catfish thoroughly, removing blood and ensuring it is clean.

Make cuts in the fish to allow for better seasoning and cooking.

Prepare the spices to be used for marinating the fish.

Rub the spices into the fish, ensuring they are well coated.

Place the fish over a heat source to roast, ensuring it is not placed directly over the flame to avoid burning.

Cook the fish gradually for about 1 to 2 hours, allowing it to steam properly.

Fry potatoes and plantains to use as garnishes for the fish.

Serve the roasted fish garnished with fried potatoes and plantains.

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