Barbecued Catfish

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the grill.
2. 2
   Coat each catfish fillet with the dry rub.
3. 3
   Dip the fish into the oil and place the fillets on a hot grill to establish grill marks.
4. 4
   After establishing grill marks and the fillets release from the grill, place the catfish into a smoker.
5. 5
   Smoke for 2 minutes using the hickory wood chips.
6. 6
   Add water to the chips and steam the fish for another 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove the catfish from the smoker and serve immediately with homemade tartar sauce.
8. 8
   1 cup mayonnaise
9. 9
   1/2 cup Dijon mustard
10. 10
    3 tablespoons parsley leaves, chopped
11. 11
    3 tablespoons green onion, chopped
12. 12
    3 tablespoons capers
13. 13
    3 sweet gherkins (recommended: Mt.
14. 14
    Olive Sweet Gherkins)
15. 15
    1 tablespoon gherkin juice
16. 16
    3 tablespoons lemon juice
17. 17
    1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
18. 18
    Salt
19. 19
    Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
20. 20
    Season with salt, to taste.
21. 21
    Chill, covered, in the refrigerator until ready to serve.