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Nigerian Catfish Barbecue

Cultural Context

Nigerian Catfish Barbecue, often referred to as Catfish Suya, is a beloved dish originating from Nigeria's vibrant street food culture. Traditionally prepared for celebrations and gatherings, the dish showcases the rich flavors of local spices and ingredients. Today, it enjoys popularity beyond Nigeria, inspiring variations across West Africa and among diasporic communities worldwide.

NigerianNGmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup bell peppers
2 tablespoons chili peppers
1 scotch bonnet pepper
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
1 medium onion
2 seasoning cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon suya spice
1 tablespoon fish seasoning
1 lime
to taste sauce

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

catfish

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: mackerel

Tilapia is lower in fat, while mackerel is often less expensive.

ground peanuts

🥗Healthier: ground almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Ground almonds provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more cost-effective.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red chili flakes

Paprika offers a milder flavor, while red chili flakes are often cheaper.

1

Blend bell peppers, chili peppers, scotch bonnet, garlic, ginger, and onion roughly.

2

Heat vegetable oil in a pan and add the blended pepper mix, stirring for 5-8 minutes.

3

Season the mixture with seasoning cube, salt, black pepper, thyme, paprika, and curry powder, then remove from heat.

4

Wash the catfish with salt and lime, pat it dry, and make incisions on both sides of the fish.

5

Season the fish with 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of suya spice, and 2 teaspoons of fish seasoning, mixing thoroughly.

6

Massage the mixed seasoning into the incisions of the fish.

7

Wrap the fish in double foil to prevent leakage and grill in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for about 45 minutes.

8

Squeeze sweet lemon juice over the fish and brush remaining sauce onto it.

9

Place the fish back in the oven without wrapping for an additional 10 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillblendermixing bowlskewers

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishpeanuts

Also Known As

Catfish SuyaPeppered Catfish

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