The secret ingredient to delicious Grilled Catfish

catfish

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: mackerel

Tilapia is a leaner alternative, while mackerel is often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers are milder and less expensive.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: salt and pepper

Homemade blends can be healthier and tailored to taste.

Start by preparing a small bowl for the seasoning mix.

Add 1 tablespoon of granulated garlic to the bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of turmeric to the bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika to the bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of jerk seasoning to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of Himalayan sea salt to the bowl.

Add about 1 tablespoon of fresh cracked black pepper to the bowl.

Mix the seasonings together with a fork or whisk until well combined.

Take the catfish steaks and fillets and place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the catfish and rub it in well, using gloves to avoid staining from the turmeric.

Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over both sides of the catfish and rub it in well.

Preheat the grill and prepare it for cooking.

Chop red onions and yellow bell pepper, place them in aluminum foil, and set them on top of the charcoal for added aroma.

Once the grill is hot, spray the grill grates with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Place the seasoned catfish on the grill, cooking in batches if necessary.

Cook the catfish until it reaches an internal temperature of about 125°F, flipping it after a few minutes to ensure even cooking.

Move the catfish to the cooler side of the grill to finish cooking if needed, while adding the rest of the fish and spraying with cooking spray again.

Check the catfish periodically to ensure it is cooking properly and not burning.

Once done, remove the catfish from the grill and prepare for plating.

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